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FV11 FGF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 92,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 92,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,463 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,839 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 62,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 57,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 52,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,544 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 3 Dec 2015 35,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 24,113 miles

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 FGF 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 66.7%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

FV11 FGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FV11 FGF safe to buy?

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