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FV11 ODE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,181 mi
Last recorded103,181 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,181 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2025 96,386 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 96,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 85,431 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 85,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,679 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and edges worn low

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 ODE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

FV11 ODE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is FV11 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 ODE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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