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FG11 WGV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 WGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 125,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 106,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside 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 handbrake lever comes to stop position (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,104 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 75,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 58,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,689 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 WGV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

FG11 WGV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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