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FV11 FFN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner steering arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 79,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner steering arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,383 miles

Both front brake disc's. Outer surface corroded.

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion/small hole in outer sill. Not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield dropped

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 73,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield dropped

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod ball joint slight play

Pass 9 May 2022 66,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 66,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,579 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2020 64,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 55,536 miles

Front Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2017 51,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,137 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,661 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 28,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

Is FV11 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FFN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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