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FE11 YDW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,986 mi
Last recorded144,986 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 YDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 144,986 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 144,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 132,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 126,980 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 108,554 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,986 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 88,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,765 miles

Front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorating & with minor escape of gases

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking-Advise Replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking-Advise Replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,765 miles

Front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorating & with minor escape of gases

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking-Advise Replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking-Advise Replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excess travel to lever (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YDW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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