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FV11 EAY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,720 mi
Last recorded125,720 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wipers slight smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,616 miles

Both front wiper blades slight smearing

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet release very stiff

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside **require attention ** ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Horn tone is slightly distorted, recommend monitoring

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers poor

Fail 9 Nov 2020 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation on release (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Hole in outer sill, not deemed to be in a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lagging, but not excessively

Nearside Rear Lagging, but not excessively

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever high but not deemed excessive

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,242 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,184 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,159 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 EAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

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

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