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FV11 FHP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has some wear or free play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has some wear or free play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 64,297 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks are getting bouncy. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 64,297 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks are getting bouncy. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 50,600 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 50,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,063 miles

Coolant leak water leak from water pump area ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing within the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing within the tread

Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder and has slight cracking/perishing within the tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing within the tread

Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,145 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight damage to the inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,660 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread, due to age.

Front wiper blades a bit smeary.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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 9 Apr 2016 23,660 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread, due to age.

Front wiper blades a bit smeary.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,304 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 FHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

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

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