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FE11 ACO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal perished

rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 May 2026 89,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal perished

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2025 85,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 12 May 2025 85,297 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 May 2024 78,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 May 2023 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 66,445 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2021 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline fail (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp broken

fuel cap seal perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2020 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,112 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FE11 ACO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE11 ACO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE11 ACO registered?

FE11 ACO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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