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FV11 VNY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,415 mi
Last recorded107,415 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,349 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 95,312 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,752 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,188 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both rear service brakes slightly flucuating during roller brake test

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

nearside front shock absorber has a misting of oil

nearside front suspension arm bush rubber bonding slightly deterioarted

offside front suspension arm bush has slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight brake bind at offside front

Fail 9 Dec 2022 80,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake discs pitted

both rear service brakes slightly flucuating during roller brake test

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

nearside front shock absorber has a misting of oil

nearside front suspension arm bush rubber bonding slightly deterioarted

offside front suspension arm bush has slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little travel

Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,773 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 62,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 62,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2017 59,796 miles

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

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

Cooling fan cowling insecure.

Fail 1 Oct 2017 59,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding BOTH REAR (3.7.B.1)

EML Illuminated

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

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

Cooling fan cowling insecure.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,187 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin insecure

front wipers smearing

rear wheel bearings not tested due to wheels binding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,498 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,618 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 VNY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

FV11 VNY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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