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FY11 VZS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,028 mi
Last recorded193,028 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 193,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 183,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 172,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,972 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 128,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,525 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 104,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front too centre exhaust clamps corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2016 85,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front too centre exhaust clamps corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brakes binde

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut/damaged on tread pattern but not deep enough to reach the cord, replace ASAP!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,701 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 VZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

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