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FY11 WBU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,864 mi
Last recorded113,864 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,899 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 98,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,668 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,592 miles

o/s/f tyre - sidewall heavily perished and split

Fail 21 Dec 2021 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil warning lamp staying on

bulb warning lamp staying on

n/s/f steering arm worn and play detected

o/s/f steering arm + track-rod end worn and play detected

o/s/f tyre - sidewall heavily perished and split

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack-ends ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack-ends ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 81,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack-ends ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,384 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,233 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 WBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

FY11 WBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is FY11 WBU safe to buy?

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