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FN11 YCB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,789 mi
Last recorded23,789 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 YCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 23,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 21,199 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 18,148 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 18,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 15,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 13,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 13,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fonts (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 12,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to underbody components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 12,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,439 miles

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,300 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 YCB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN11 YCB registered?

FN11 YCB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 2011.

Is FN11 YCB safe to buy?

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