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FN11 WWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,240 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 71,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 62,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,220 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,933 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,280 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 40,280 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,424 miles

Rear both tyres cracking up on treads

Pass 21 Feb 2015 26,697 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracking in between treads.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,802 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 WWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WWK, 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 WWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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