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FV11 ODH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ODH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in to p mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 104,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment ok at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking to N/S/R tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cracking to N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (3.5.1g)

Offside rack end has slight movement

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ODH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

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

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