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FV11 DXK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,737 mi
Last recorded113,737 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 113,737 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroded

imbalance at front brakes

o/s/r brake binding

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 113,734 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded

imbalance at front brakes

o/s/r brake binding

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 113,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,777 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 97,777 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 97,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator missing unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces very heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and bald on shoulder to almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and bald on shoulder to almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,369 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 3-4mm and have cracking and splitting around tread not deep enough to fail at this time

childseat fitted to offside rear

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 DXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

FV11 DXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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