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FV11 EWX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 113,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 113,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,740 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R CALIPER performance low (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 87,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,367 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 77,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,550 miles

Nearside Front starting to crack and perish in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,357 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,196 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,196 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,995 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 EWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

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

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