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FV11 VFY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,075 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,008 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 91,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear backbox skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,817 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 87,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,651 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,649 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,649 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,722 miles

Offside Front Inner edge on tyre scrubbed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,376 miles

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

some engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,885 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 44,885 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,106 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 VFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

FV11 VFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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