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FY11 VHW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,332 mi
Last recorded111,332 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 VHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,383 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 106,381 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm recorded/tyre manufactured date 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded /close to legal limit of 1.6mm/tyre manufactured date 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,450 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 93,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 87,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,199 miles

stone chip in windscreen, not in drivers view of road

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,682 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 VHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is FY11 VHW safe to buy?

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