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FV11 GWC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 104,366 miles

PARK BRAKE COULD USE ADJUSTMENT

Pass 22 May 2025 88,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 88,967 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,155 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,067 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 56,382 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,252 miles

all 4 tyres worn low and or cracked heavily in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

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

Is FV11 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 GWC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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