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FV11 FCP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,815 mi
Last recorded126,815 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,815 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 124,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,148 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in windscreen zone A more Less 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2024 121,148 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in windscreen zone A more Less 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 111,037 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 111,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 104,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,767 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

front brake pads getting very low

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

both front tyres on legal limits

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,339 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,854 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,357 miles

cracking evident both rear tyres

Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,357 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

cracking evident both rear tyres

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 FCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

FV11 FCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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