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FV11 CZJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,044 mi
Last recorded132,044 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 CZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 132,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & has light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 119,765 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak in system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from centre dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & has light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,029 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 108,029 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,451 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve

Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,451 miles

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,350 miles

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

Nearside Front condition wiper blade

Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front condition wiper blade

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,360 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 CZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV11 CZJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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