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FV11 DVJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,462 mi
Last recorded116,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 111,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has travel

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,169 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,080 miles

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED.

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED, RESTRICTING AN INSPECTION OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,080 miles

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED, RESTRICTING AN INSPECTION OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,503 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 61,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,989 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 DVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

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

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