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FV11 EXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 130,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 128,226 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 128,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,591 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting structural strength with in seat belt mounting prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,458 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Feb 2023 120,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,132 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,787 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,088 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very slight surface corrosion around fuel tank and rear beam area, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,801 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe joint (7.1.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,220 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,211 miles

front struts have slight fluid leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,304 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 EXH 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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

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

Is FV11 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EXH 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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