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FV11 CZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 99,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,184 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished just passed test Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,867 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES JUST STARTING TO WEAR

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 83,867 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES JUST STARTING TO WEAR

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,998 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust has started to corrode.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear section of exhaust has started to corrode.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 48,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Has cut in inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres starting to perish (inner sidewalls)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,766 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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FV11 CZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV11 CZL 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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