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FV11 EPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 EPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,142 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod and track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod and track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,611 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,037 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,498 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,198 miles

Front Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Rear Has a child seat fitted.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,198 miles

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

Front Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Rear Has a child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 EPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

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

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