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FV11 DYS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,415 mi
Last recorded100,415 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2023 93,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,263 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,263 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake only just reaches required efficiency.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have rust rings on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR brake readings low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,988 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,076 miles

front inner brake pads

nearside rear tyre starting to wear towards outer edge limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,795 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 DYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

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

Is FV11 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 DYS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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