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FY11 OVW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,321 mi
Last recorded144,321 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 144,321 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 144,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to inner chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 125,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to inner chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 105,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,909 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded outer casing

offside front tyre has a scrubbed inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,904 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded outer casing

offside front tyre has a scrubbed inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,861 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 OVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVW, 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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FY11 OVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is FY11 OVW safe to buy?

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