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FV11 HDC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,808 mi
Last recorded42,808 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,808 miles

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

Offside Front Seal rusty

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 40,022 miles

FOOT BRAKE HAS A LOT OF TRAVEL POSSIBLE ADJUST OR REPAIR

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

PARK BRAKE LEVER HAS A LOT OF TRAVEL POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Fail 11 Apr 2024 39,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DUE TO NO WASHERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

FOOT BRAKE HAS A LOT OF TRAVEL POSSIBLE ADJUST OR REPAIR

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

PARK BRAKE LEVER HAS A LOT OF TRAVEL POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,968 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,038 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,191 miles

both rear tyres heavy cracking/perished outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 3 Sep 2019 30,816 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,173 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 28 Jun 2018 29,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,630 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,505 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,047 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 25,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,291 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 20,291 miles

Nearside 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 HDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

FV11 HDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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