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FY11 RWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,713 mi
Last recorded113,713 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 95,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,660 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,548 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 58,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,139 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 RWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 RWK, 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 RWK registered?

FY11 RWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FY11 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 RWK 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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