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FV11 OEA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,032 mi
Last recorded156,032 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 OEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 148,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 148,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 139,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,487 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2023 130,487 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,231 miles

Plastic outer sill covers are fitted.

Surface rust on rear beam axle

Fail 5 Apr 2022 119,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic outer sill covers are fitted.

Surface rust on rear beam axle

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,085 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,826 miles

Both rear plastic shocker shrouds are loose

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,941 miles

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

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

Rear shocker plastic shrouds are loose

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,941 miles

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

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

Rear shocker plastic shrouds are loose

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,830 miles

Rear both shocker shrouds are loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,743 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber plastic shroud has dropped

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,073 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 OEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

FV11 OEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is FV11 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 OEA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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