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FY11 UGW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 118,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,927 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 106,927 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,707 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 86,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,102 miles

Exhausted box corrded

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/s inner has slightly play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,950 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,785 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,745 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 UGW 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 80%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

FY11 UGW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is FY11 UGW safe to buy?

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