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FV11 FFB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,006 miles

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

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Apr 2021 82,944 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,724 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,401 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,625 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,625 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,141 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracking osr tyre

cut in osf tyre

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and cut in tyre

nsr tyre low tread and age cracked

osr tyre low tread and cut in tyre to chords

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,277 miles

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

age cracking osr tyre

cut in osf tyre

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and cut in tyre

nsr tyre low tread and age cracked

osr tyre low tread and cut in tyre to chords

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 FFB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

Is FV11 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FFB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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