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FV11 FAK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,746 mi
Last recorded123,746 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 123,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,814 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 112,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 107,363 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,954 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,764 miles

o/s wiper slightly split

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 FAK 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 91.7%.

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 FAK, 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

How do I check the history of FV11 FAK?

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What year was FV11 FAK registered?

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

Is FV11 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FAK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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