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FV11 EZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,231 mi
Last recorded48,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 EZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,914 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,443 miles

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

under trays

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,573 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 24,573 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 92 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 79 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 20,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,297 miles

handbrake slightly high

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,765 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

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

Is FV11 EZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 EZL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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