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FN11 MVP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,025 mi
Last recorded85,025 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 MVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 85,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/sf/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 78,015 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 76,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 76,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 72,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,238 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 52,381 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 49,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,539 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x2 both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x2 both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,122 miles

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

x2 both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,003 miles

n/s windscreen swept area has a area damaged less tham 10mm

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 MVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 FN11 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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