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FV11 VGJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 118,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 118,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

o/s wiper blade

Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,814 miles

Chip in o/s of windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Wheel bearing noise n/s/f

n/s/f body damage

Fail 23 Nov 2022 100,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Chip in o/s of windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f body damage

Fail 18 Nov 2022 100,791 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust leak ......... (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi' broken .... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure impact damaged .... (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces deteriorated .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front anti-roll bar link top 'dust' deteriorated..

Offside Front strut top mount worn ..

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side damaged ......... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,867 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,244 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,615 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 63,615 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,685 miles

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,899 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 VGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

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

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