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FG11 VPM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 VPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,946 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,834 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front worn close on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre splits to tread areas

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,834 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front worn close on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre splits to tread areas

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,450 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 43,450 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,214 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 VPM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG11 VPM registered?

FG11 VPM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is FG11 VPM safe to buy?

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