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FV11 VHW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,863 mi
Last recorded84,863 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 79,545 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 79,477 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight broken & not fully secure

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 185/60/15

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,796 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,711 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,973 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,831 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 VHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

FV11 VHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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