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FV11 VVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 77,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shockabsorber bush when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front day time run light not working

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,726 miles

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

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

signs of play/wear to the o/s/f top shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,724 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

signs of play/wear to the o/s/f top shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,450 miles

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

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

signs of bad corrosion to the rear exhaust section

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding re check wheel bearing when wheel is not binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

signs of bad corrosion to the rear exhaust section

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,823 miles

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

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

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

play in both front top shockabsorber mountings when in a raised position

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,821 miles

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

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

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

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

imbalance to front brakes - requirement only just met

o/s day time running light not working

play in both front top shockabsorber mountings when in a raised position

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,803 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f day time running light not working

signs of cracking to the inner tread of both rear tyres

Pass 5 May 2017 57,081 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing slightly

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 5 May 2017 57,081 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing slightly

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,707 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 VVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

Is FV11 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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