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FY11 UBV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 UBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 96,780 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension and under body are heavily covered surface rust

Fail 30 Jan 2024 96,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension and under body are heavily covered surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,117 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Fail 30 Jan 2023 93,097 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flux pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,811 miles

Rear Upper rear shock shrouds upper dropped

exhaust starting to deteriorate

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,980 miles

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

vehicle muddy

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,765 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2020 81,762 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear noise nearside rear brake

hand brake lever has little reserve

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust last box outer skin deteriorating

handbrake reserve travel could be better

Fail 10 Jan 2019 76,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust last box outer skin deteriorating

handbrake reserve travel could be better

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,962 miles

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

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

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

last exhaust box starting to detiorate

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,786 miles

handbrake travel could be better

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,884 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 UBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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