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FY11 OVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

exhaust system/back box outer skin deteriorated

fuel cap cover missing

rear brake imbalance figures just met.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 121,343 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system/back box outer skin deteriorated

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,789 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks are soft

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY11 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

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

Is FY11 OVO safe to buy?

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