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FV11 DWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 129,464 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 128,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 118,437 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 110,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 95,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting

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

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2021 83,643 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting

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

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,572 miles

exhaust centre section and back box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,572 miles

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

exhaust centre section and back box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,824 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 70,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,979 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment? (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 FV11 DWY, 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 FV11 DWY registered?

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

Is FV11 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 DWY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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