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FV11 MPE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 MPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 67,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,432 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre & wearing on inner edge ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage close to excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,315 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 15,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 9,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 6,163 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 5,457 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 MPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

FV11 MPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is FV11 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 MPE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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