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FV11 FBJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 118,951 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 117,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,121 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 110,964 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 110,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 105,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 100,346 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 90,128 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 78,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 68,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing slightly damaged

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 54,650 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 May 2014 43,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

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

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