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FV11 LGO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 LGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,414 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,414 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,831 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 LGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

FV11 LGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is FV11 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 LGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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