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FV11 VVS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 98,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WONT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Inner Face badly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,155 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 86,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,225 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,817 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 73,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 64,144 miles

Front brake discs becoming lipped

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185-60-15 fitted should be 195-55-15 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-55-15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs becoming lipped

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,958 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,387 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 24 Apr 2015 48,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,052 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 VVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

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