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FV11 LGD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 LGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer skin detteriated

Fail 6 Feb 2026 117,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer skin detteriated

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,135 miles

Exhaust Flexi Mesh Damaged

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play, Both Front ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded/Peeling

Fail 29 Jan 2025 111,134 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Flexi Mesh Damaged

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play, Both Front ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded/Peeling

Pass 30 Jan 2024 104,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 100,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,147 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,777 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,213 miles

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

slight oil leak

under trays fitted throughout restricting view of testable components

Pass 9 May 2018 73,389 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 73,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,493 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LGD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 LGD, 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 LGD registered?

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

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