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FIB 473

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 473
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (( NOT )) within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2026 71,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (( NOT )) within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,980 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,949 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded , not leaking or insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspections of vhicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,822 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded. Not leaking or insecure.

Undershields fitted not allowing a full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 40,822 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded. Not leaking or insecure.

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

Undershields fitted not allowing a full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,235 miles

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,264 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 34,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,541 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,017 miles

All tyres slightly perished/cracks

Fail 28 Aug 2015 21,017 miles

All tyres slightly perished/cracks

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,449 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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FIB 473 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FIB 473, 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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FIB 473 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FIB 473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 473 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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