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FL11 WEW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,756 mi
Last recorded43,756 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 43,756 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 43,756 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,746 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction passenger sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative left dash light not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2024 40,746 miles

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction passenger sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative left dash light not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 37,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread, damage to outer sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats lifted, belts tested

travel in hand brake system, may require adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Sep 2022 33,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread, damage to outer sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats lifted, belts tested

travel in hand brake system, may require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil on gearbox area

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 23,403 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil on engine area

oil on gearbox area

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,559 miles

cracking to tread of o/s/, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

slight smear from wipers

wear to front brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2017 17,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cracking to tread of o/s/, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

slight smear from wipers

wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 14,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 9,289 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 WEW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL11 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL11 WEW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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