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FY11 OVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 OVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,007 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,007 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,173 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,279 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding both sides rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,767 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 OVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY11 OVM, 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 FY11 OVM registered?

FY11 OVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is FY11 OVM safe to buy?

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