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FY11 VUF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,979 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,276 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 121,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,840 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 111,110 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 111,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 107,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,579 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 79,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,860 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VUF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

Is FY11 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 VUF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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