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FV11 EWM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 85,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2022 81,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,698 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,822 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,108 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 59,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,227 miles

Offside Front door mirror mirror cover broken

Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,227 miles

Offside Front door mirror mirror cover broken

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 27 Mar 2015 29,785 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,246 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 EWM 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 62.5%.

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 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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

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

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