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FG11 UAE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 UAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel.

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 2 Dec 2025 94,161 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel.

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,519 miles

rear bumper slight damage (no sharpe edges}

Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front running light not working

rear bumper slight damage (no sharpe edges}

Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,107 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 85,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,607 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,896 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 UAE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

FG11 UAE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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