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FL11 YJW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,090 mi
Last recorded128,090 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 YJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,090 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 128,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,465 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,168 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,241 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inside edges and low on tread 3mm.

Nearside Inner slight play in steering rack.

Offside Front Down to 3mm.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,241 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inside edges and low on tread 3mm.

Nearside Inner slight play in steering rack.

Offside Front Down to 3mm.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,795 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wiper blade heavily deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,288 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 YJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL11 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

FL11 YJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is FL11 YJW safe to buy?

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