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FL11 VEF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 VEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,024 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 84,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2024 77,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 69,669 miles

brake fluid warning lamp flashing.

Fail 26 Apr 2023 69,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drags on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid warning lamp flashing.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 64,868 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 May 2021 61,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,956 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. unable to test locking mechanism of seat due to handle broken (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2014 12,868 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 12,868 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 VEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 FL11 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

FL11 VEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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