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FV11 VVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,696 mi
Last recorded76,696 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,759 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 68,764 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Pass 8 Apr 2023 65,077 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,298 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undershields fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 53,419 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2019 48,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 44,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,146 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread especially on inner edge-almost bald

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,884 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,432 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 VVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVY, 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

How do I check the history of FV11 VVY?

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What year was FV11 VVY registered?

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

Is FV11 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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