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FV11 RZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 RZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,603 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 101,603 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,215 miles

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

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))

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

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,517 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,562 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 58,627 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,873 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 RZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

FV11 RZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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