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FV11 FDJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,220 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 14 May 2025 78,052 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 16 May 2024 72,275 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 16 May 2024 72,275 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 May 2023 67,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 10 May 2023 67,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 12 May 2022 62,595 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 May 2021 57,509 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 May 2020 55,112 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 19 May 2020 55,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 2 May 2019 49,946 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,288 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 5 May 2017 41,106 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,389 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,512 miles

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 FDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FDJ, 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

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What year was FV11 FDJ registered?

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

Is FV11 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FDJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV11 FDJ have outstanding finance?

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