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FV11 FHM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,709 mi
Last recorded144,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,709 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 138,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 136,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,122 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 115,122 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,949 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,969 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 FHM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

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

Is FV11 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FHM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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