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FG11 ZYZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,126 mi
Last recorded67,126 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ZYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 67,126 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,850 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,875 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,683 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,963 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,553 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2018 38,553 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,070 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteroted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,161 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,200 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 ZYZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

FG11 ZYZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for FG11 ZYZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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