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FV11 VPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,098 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,911 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 77,911 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin has come away causing a rattle/ knocking noise.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,021 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen damaged out of the swept area.

Pass 16 May 2018 64,272 miles

windscreen has damage out of the swept area.

Pass 5 May 2017 57,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,297 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,382 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,764 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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 VPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

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

Is FV11 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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