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FY11 RWU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 RWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 76,674 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,544 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to deteriate

exhaust centre joint sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,839 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to tear

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,361 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,888 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to tear o/s and n/s

Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,888 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes starting to tear o/s and n/s

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,342 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 31,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 RWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 RWU registered?

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

Is FY11 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 RWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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