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FL11 ZFM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,211 mi
Last recorded41,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 ZFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 41,211 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 41,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,565 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner + outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,333 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 21,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 16,970 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,380 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 ZFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

FL11 ZFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is FL11 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL11 ZFM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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