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FV11 FCF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 53,665 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 53,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,284 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,512 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 42,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 37,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,102 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel flap missing

oil light showing faintly on dash

Fail 13 Dec 2021 33,102 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction , item on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall , tyre soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel flap missing

Fail 10 Dec 2021 33,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fuel cap cover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,277 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 28,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,929 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 27,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 27,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 22,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FCF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

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

Is FV11 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FCF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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