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FY11 PJV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,226 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 100,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in park brake

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,477 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 72,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 64,791 miles

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 May 2018 56,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 56,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement near side and off side brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2016 50,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,150 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

near side steering arm is bent

Pass 22 May 2014 43,502 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 43,413 miles

Centre Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front day time running light not working

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

Rear bumpstops broken

Slight movement within nearside steering

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 PJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

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

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