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FY11 JZM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 JZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 110,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 108,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 104,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,229 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,363 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,361 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,877 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,014 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,615 miles

Child seats fitted seat belt not checked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Child seats fitted seat belt not checked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

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

Pass 11 May 2015 31,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2015 31,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 14,714 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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FY11 JZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FY11 JZM, 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 FY11 JZM registered?

FY11 JZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is FY11 JZM safe to buy?

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