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FV11 VVG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,853 mi
Last recorded123,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 123,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - at axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,938 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside - corroding at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 16 Dec 2024 114,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - bush has separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside - corroding at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 16 Dec 2023 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside headlight mounts are damaged - still secure

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 16 Dec 2023 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside headlight mounts are damaged - still secure

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 95,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,604 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Day light running lamp not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,828 miles

Front & side under trays fitted

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,573 miles

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))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,972 miles

Engine temp light flashing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Side & Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine temp light flashing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Side & Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,583 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,609 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

agressive wear on inner shoulder of offside front tyre. Possible alignment issue

offside front day running lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

agressive wear on inner shoulder of offside front tyre. Possible alignment issue

nearside main beam pattern erratic (bulb fitted incorrecttly)

offside front day running lamp inoperative

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 VVG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

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

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