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FV11 FJC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish on shoulder of treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 77,766 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish on shoulder of treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 75,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,175 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 59,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,155 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 21 Sep 2018 53,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,705 miles

front tyres wearing low 2 .5 mm

lots of parking permits in windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3 mm

Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,705 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres wearing low 2 .5 mm

lots of parking permits in windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3 mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,765 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 FJC 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 70.6%.

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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

FV11 FJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is FV11 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FJC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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