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FV11 FHU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 92,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,769 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,975 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,392 miles

Nearside Front track rod slight free play

Offside Front track rod slight free play

Pass 4 May 2015 46,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,051 miles

Windscreen has minor scratch in zone

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 FHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

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

Is FV11 FHU safe to buy?

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