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FMW 171J

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 171J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 86,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 72,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 70,990 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 65,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,312 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,614 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall nocords exposed

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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FMW 171J is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FMW 171J, 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 FMW 171J registered?

FMW 171J is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is FMW 171J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 171J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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