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FV11 EPY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,607 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,210 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

off side rear door damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,568 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,568 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 38,944 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,288 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)

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 EPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

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

Is FV11 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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