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FV11 LGW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 119,475 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,199 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under side muddy

Fail 31 Aug 2022 94,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under side muddy

Pass 5 May 2021 90,784 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 90,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,677 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,673 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 53,266 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 53,266 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,477 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,905 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,670 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 LGW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

FV11 LGW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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