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FL11 UZM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,997 mi
Last recorded144,997 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 UZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2025 144,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMPING DEVICE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified EVIDENCE OF WELDING (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INSECURE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED

Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 125,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 121,403 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 121,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front top leg bearing slight play

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber top mount

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front wish bones starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind on nsr wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2020 113,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber top mount

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front wish bones starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind on nsr wheel

Pass 8 May 2019 92,482 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 64,836 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb warning light on dash (all bulbs working)

Fail 23 May 2016 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulb warning light on dash (all bulbs working)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 38,257 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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FL11 UZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL11 UZM, 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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FL11 UZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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