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FY11 UZC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,845 mi
Last recorded80,845 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,845 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,493 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 71,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2019 52,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area.

engine oil leaking around engine area it needs investigation.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area.

engine oil leaking around engine area it needs investigation.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,779 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,702 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 UZC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

FY11 UZC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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