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FV11 MZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 157,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 143,038 miles

Bonnet release lever missing

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 143,037 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet release lever missing

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 133,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,728 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slighty

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,494 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 MZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

FV11 MZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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The MOT history for FV11 MZF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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