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FV11 OJP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 92,815 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,014 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front driving lamp inop

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

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

damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 62,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,321 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,958 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 46,958 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,914 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres are cracked

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake is sticking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,092 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 41,092 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,342 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 OJP 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 68.8%.

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 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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

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

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