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FY11 PHU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,338 mi
Last recorded107,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 106,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,788 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 95,466 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2019 90,754 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge (no ply or cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear silencer delaminated & exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished & cracked on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 85,749 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 80,309 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 75,050 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 75,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,178 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

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

Is FY11 PHU safe to buy?

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