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FL07 MAY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 MAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,959 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 46,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 29,073 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,052 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split/come apart.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray / floor pan covers fitted restricts view

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 6,290 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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FL07 MAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL07 MAY, 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 FL07 MAY registered?

FL07 MAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is FL07 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 MAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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