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FV11 EEX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,688 mi
Last recorded134,688 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2026 134,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 130,727 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 130,727 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,183 miles

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

Nearside sides repeater light intensity reduced

Fail 6 Feb 2024 130,125 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside sides repeater light intensity reduced

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside rack end slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2023 126,738 miles

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

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside rack end slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,306 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 121,301 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock covers broken

slight play in os rack arm

Fail 1 Feb 2021 105,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock covers broken

slight play in os rack arm

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,177 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 89,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Mounts broken, headlight detached. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No enough effort and too high. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower arm ball join excessive worn or detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm rear inner bush damage. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel inoperative.

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top stop light inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (OSF & NSF), split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre down to 2.4mm, perished and tyre flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering inner rack arm slightly play.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 89,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has slight corrosion

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

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

Rear wheel binding

Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,921 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,928 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexible mesh deteriorating

oil leak engine area

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,115 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 EEX 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 EEX, 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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FV11 EEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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