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FV11 MLO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,517 mi
Last recorded35,517 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 MLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 35,517 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 23,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 23,241 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 23,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 22,868 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer edge (no cords exposed)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,142 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 MLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

FV11 MLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is FV11 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 MLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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