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FN11 RKV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,231 mi
Last recorded27,231 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 27,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 27,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,961 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/60/r15-88t

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 21,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/60/r15-88t

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,978 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 RKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKV, 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 FN11 RKV registered?

FN11 RKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is FN11 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN11 RKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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