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FY11 RWN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,649 mi
Last recorded126,649 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 126,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 126,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

parking brake lever near end of travel but sufficient to achieve required performance

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,046 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 114,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,278 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 99,278 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,254 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front damper weeping.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes slightly perished and starting to de-bond.

Offside number plate lamp not working.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front damper weeping.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes slightly perished and starting to de-bond.

Offside number plate lamp not working.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,621 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2018 88,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,366 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,366 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,366 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,366 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,869 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Nearside Rear Tyre, nail in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,869 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Nearside Rear Tyre, nail in tread

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,606 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,371 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

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 RWN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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