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FV11 HCH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,063 mi
Last recorded137,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 137,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,427 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 128,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,333 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,573 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust clamp corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,812 miles

Exhaust flexi cover coming adrift

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 87,696 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,352 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

slight damage to exhaust down pipe flexi-joint

Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,352 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

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

slight damage to exhaust down pipe flexi-joint

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,002 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on the treads

Fail 30 Apr 2015 38,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres have cracks on the treads

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 26,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 HCH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

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

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