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FL11 VDZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 VDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,066 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 118,066 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 103,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 103,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,354 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,592 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack in tread.

offside front tyre cut close to cords

offside front tyre sligth wear on inner edge

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 16,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack in tread.

offside front tyre cut close to cords

offside front tyre sligth wear on inner edge

offside mirror cover missing

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 VDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL11 VDZ, 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 FL11 VDZ registered?

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

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