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FV11 VJF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,106 mi
Last recorded114,106 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 114,076 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 112,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 109,648 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 99,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,812 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod slight free play

Rear None obligatory stop lamp not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,492 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 80,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,191 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 70,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,542 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 VJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV11 VJF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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