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FV11 OJN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,202 mi
Last recorded141,202 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 141,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside e3dge of both front tyres scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed passanger door hinge pin has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 128,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions test failed due to split boost pipe, unable to complete emissions test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside e3dge of both front tyres scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers do not clear windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed passanger door hinge pin has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive split boost pipe allowing oil to escape, turbo passing oil at a moderate rate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 118,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitering light on

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,362 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

FV11 OJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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