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FP11 YVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 YVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,686 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 33,313 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 27,286 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 22,981 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 22,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 20,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,057 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 YVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

FP11 YVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is FP11 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 YVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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