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FV11 CPY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 CPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

child n/s/r

Fail 28 Aug 2025 87,858 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

child n/s/r

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,076 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 79,619 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive central front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut to outer wall (not to cord) and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded/peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like its coming from the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear washer in-op

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 60,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2019 60,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,301 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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FV11 CPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV11 CPY, 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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What year was FV11 CPY registered?

FV11 CPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FV11 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 CPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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