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FV11 ETO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,845 mi
Last recorded108,845 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 108,845 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,157 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (175/70R14) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever button missing

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,618 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever button switch missing

Fail 7 Aug 2024 99,618 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper/quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever button switch missing

Pass 5 Aug 2023 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 92,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,173 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,659 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle outer cover missing (dangerous) (strong advice) (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low +tyres worn from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

body work damage to raer bumper+nearside body panel

hand brake lever re-leasing knob slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,646 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,463 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,872 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 51,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,026 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,652 miles

Offside Rear 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 ETO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

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

Is FV11 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 ETO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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