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FG11 DHZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 DHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,051 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 93,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,789 miles

Front [both] front outer sills corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 89,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front [both] front outer sills corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 81,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded and leaking in a few places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 75,944 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded and leaking in a few places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 72,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 65,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,275 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 52,250 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,098 miles

Rear bumper damaged o/s rear

Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bumper damaged o/s rear

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,997 miles

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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FG11 DHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG11 DHZ, 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 FG11 DHZ registered?

FG11 DHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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