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FV11 FEP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,363 mi
Last recorded79,363 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 73,339 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 73,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 45,695 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 41,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,514 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,875 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,496 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 24,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FEP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

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

Is FV11 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FEP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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