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FV11 XAB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 XAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 87,912 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective intermittently judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective intermittently judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,620 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible

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

Nearside Front screw missing from headlamp but it is still secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,595 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front wipers smear

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front securing screw missing from headlamp but is still secure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Lower undertray damaged and slightly loose

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade judder (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to come away

Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade judder (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to come away

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,921 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocks both slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded away

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,017 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin started to corrode away

Fail 11 Mar 2020 62,017 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin started to corrode away

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,196 miles

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 26,514 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 XAB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAB, 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

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What year was FV11 XAB registered?

FV11 XAB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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The MOT history for FV11 XAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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