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FV11 EPK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,711 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2024 69,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 69,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 62,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 61,292 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tires cracking

both rear tire's starting to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,367 miles

BATTERY IS NOT IN VERY GOOD STATE, DIFFICULT TO WITH AMPS DROPPED. HAD TO JUMP START TO FINISH THE MOT PROCESS.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 50,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,414 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 27 Mar 2017 47,414 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,951 miles

off side front side light bulb not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,995 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front windscreen has light scratches

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 EPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV11 EPK registered?

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

Is FV11 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EPK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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