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FP11 ZVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 ZVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 86,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 86,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,565 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 69,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,985 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front side repeater in wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2021 66,985 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside front side repeater in wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

outer cover of offside wing mirror damaged slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2019 62,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer cover of offside wing mirror damaged slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,405 miles

nearside side ,side repeater damaged slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside side ,side repeater damaged slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,264 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 ZVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP11 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

FP11 ZVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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