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FY11 RVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,494 miles

Offside Rear BUMP STOP DETEORATED /SHOCK GUARD INSICURE,

Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,199 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock dust cover dropped

Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,351 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,574 miles

Nearside Outer sill skin corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Apr 2021 66,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 May 2020 64,387 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,605 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,789 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,186 miles

covers over testable items

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers over testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,803 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear bumper accident damage

Offside Rear tyre wearing both edges and slightly out of shape

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2015 37,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,226 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2014 29,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 2mm

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 RVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

FY11 RVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FY11 RVR safe to buy?

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