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FV11 VWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,612 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 122,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,096 miles

nearside headlight slightly low

offside front drl not working

slight hand brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,665 miles

offside drl inop

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 92,933 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,488 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,488 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,729 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,544 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,532 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,621 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

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

Is FV11 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VWL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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