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FV11 FHB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,565 mi
Last recorded75,565 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer and offside front outer sills corroding

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer and offside front outer sills corroding

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 70,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 44,702 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,972 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 36,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 21,483 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 FHB 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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

FV11 FHB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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The MOT history for FV11 FHB 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.

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