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FV11 EUN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,050 mi
Last recorded143,050 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 EUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 143,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system heat shield very loose

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,695 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing excessively rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all subframe./axle very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 132,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing excessively rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all subframe./axle very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 120,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides loosing pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,532 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy Pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi & Rear Box Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,467 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2020 82,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Rear Box Corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,196 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 74,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,358 miles

the rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,588 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 42,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,413 miles

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 EUN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EUN, 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 EUN registered?

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

Is FV11 EUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EUN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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