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FV11 FAJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266,513 mi
Last recorded266,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 266,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 236,536 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 236,535 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 205,199 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top struts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 170,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 97,414 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front daytime running light not working

nearside rear bump stop perished

Fail 22 Dec 2016 97,377 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front daytime running light not working

nearside rear bump stop perished

Pass 31 Dec 2015 73,589 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 73,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,610 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 FAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

FV11 FAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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