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FY11 VZX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,614 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,761 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 44,761 miles

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

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 VZX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VZX, 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

How do I check the history of FY11 VZX?

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What year was FY11 VZX registered?

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

Is FY11 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 VZX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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