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FV11 EAG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,782 mi
Last recorded65,782 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 65,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 65,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 21 Dec 2022 62,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,676 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,040 miles

OIL-LEAK

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

Rear EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Rear PARK-BRAKE HAS EXCESS RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,038 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (BOTH ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

OIL-LEAK

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

Rear EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Rear PARK-BRAKE HAS EXCESS RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,071 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 37,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 29,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EAG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAG, 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 EAG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV11 EAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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