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FV11 MVK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 MVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,339 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2024 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,575 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 61,575 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear side light fault starting

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 58,493 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 10,716 miles

Front Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,801 miles

Slight cracking in offside and nearside rear tyre treads

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,068 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 MVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

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

Is FV11 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 MVK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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