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FV11 EOS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 81,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 76,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 73,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,292 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,574 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,789 miles

Both rear tyres light cracking in tread pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

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

Is FV11 EOS safe to buy?

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