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FV11 VUT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,263 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 78,263 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 71,781 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox casing corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 71,781 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust backbox casing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 61,070 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 57,984 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 57,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 55,018 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Dec 2018 55,018 miles

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2017 51,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,015 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,498 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 33,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres tread cracking badley

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,295 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

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 VUT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

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

Is FV11 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VUT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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