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FY11 OWA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,126 mi
Last recorded148,126 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 OWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 148,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 144,060 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 143,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 135,891 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2024 135,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 125,670 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,869 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 120,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,083 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,266 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 OWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

Is FY11 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 OWA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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