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FV11 EUP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,516 mi
Last recorded127,516 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,516 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,040 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,964 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

handbrake travel is high

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 114,964 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine has slight oil leak

handbrake travel is high

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,875 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rearward bushes slightly perished

rear beam axle corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged

slight movement in power steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2022 105,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rearward bushes slightly perished

rear beam axle corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged

slight movement in power steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,991 miles

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

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,730 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,477 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,943 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 EUP 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 76.5%.

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 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

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

Is FV11 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EUP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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