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FV11 VHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 60,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,669 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,284 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,284 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))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 46,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,580 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 32,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 27,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,336 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 VHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

Is FV11 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VHF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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