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FN11 MVH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 MVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 75,179 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

handbrake seems to require repair/adjustement effiency just met

Fail 14 May 2025 75,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

handbrake seems to require repair/adjustement effiency just met

Pass 13 May 2024 72,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 67,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 62,718 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 62,718 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 57,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 51,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,491 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 44,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 37,793 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

front brakes very worn

offside rear brake binding slightly, parking brake high travel

Pass 12 May 2016 28,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,201 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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FN11 MVH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 FN11 MVH, 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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FN11 MVH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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