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FV11 LWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,228 mi
Last recorded158,228 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 158,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 149,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 123,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,169 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,177 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 109,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,656 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 61,583 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2014 61,583 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

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 LWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

FV11 LWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is FV11 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 LWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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