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FP11 EXC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,635 mi
Last recorded22,635 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 EXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 22,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 21,555 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Offside registration plate bulb inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2024 20,640 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 8 Feb 2023 19,789 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 7 Feb 2023 19,789 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2022 18,989 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 18,989 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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 17,770 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2020 17,619 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2019 17,216 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 15,991 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Jan 2016 15,312 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,626 miles

small nail in offside front tyre tread / front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 12,603 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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FP11 EXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP11 EXC, 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 FP11 EXC registered?

FP11 EXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is FP11 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 EXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP11 EXC have outstanding finance?

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