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FV11 EBC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge and cracked between treads, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 121,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge and cracked between treads, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 98,630 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 98,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,594 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 90,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer caseing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer caseing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 87,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 85,031 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,914 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,814 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,713 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 56,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,700 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,724 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,627 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 EBC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

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

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