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FV11 ENH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,383 mi
Last recorded112,383 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ENH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,383 miles

Brake peddle spongy

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 112,383 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake peddle spongy

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,282 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet defective

Rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached at hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet defective

Rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,165 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside front's. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 88,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside front's. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,197 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,179 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn, lipped and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Rear tyres perished.

Rear exhaust tail box corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn, lipped and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Rear tyres perished.

Rear exhaust tail box corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,929 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished - Advise new tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished - Advise new tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,887 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 ENH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

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

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