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FY11 OWC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,419 mi
Last recorded48,419 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 48,419 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 47,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight movement in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,189 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 46,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,030 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 44,028 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,010 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

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

Is FY11 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 OWC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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