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FY11 WBV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,983 mi
Last recorded100,983 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,210 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,733 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,702 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 84,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,514 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2020 78,514 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,342 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread+ worn low 3 mm

Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,342 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread+ worn low 3 mm

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,011 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has condensation

Offside Front slight leak from damper

rear tyres splitting perishing in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front head lamp has condensation

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight leak from damper

rear tyres splitting perishing in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,018 miles

Nearside Front body sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

rerar tyres starting to perrish in tread

slight lip on front discs

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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