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FV11 EZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,411 mi
Last recorded112,411 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 98,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster on headlamp doesn't work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, cracking and perishing + 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers sun visor security click broken

Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,849 miles

Handbrake leaver has no reserve travel indicating adjustment is required

Nearside Front Outer C.V boot leaking grease

Offside Front side light output reduced

Offside headlight lens deteriorated affecting light output

movement in drivers inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,388 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 52,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Perfectly readable. (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Perfectly readable. (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 2 bulbs. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,541 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 EZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EZE, 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 EZE registered?

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

Is FV11 EZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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