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FY11 VUS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,741 mi
Last recorded223,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 VUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 223,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 223,737 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers over both outer sills

Pass 9 May 2025 216,568 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S+O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 216,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S+O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 209,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 200,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 184,643 miles

both front outer c/v boots slightly deteriorating

chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2020 169,249 miles

both front outer c/v boots slightly deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2019 155,923 miles

Offside Outer c/v boot slightly deteriorating

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2019 155,279 miles

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

centre/front exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Outer c/v boot slightly deteriorating

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2018 140,030 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,173 miles

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

rear silencer casing deteriorating

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,033 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing slightly deteriorating

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,233 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 VUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

FY11 VUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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