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FY11 WCD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,683 miles

Fuel cap cover missing

Nearside Rear Body damaged

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 74,683 miles

Fuel cap cover missing

Nearside Rear Body damaged

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 72,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,802 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,677 miles

Exhaust slight corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber mount slight noise

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

Offside Front Shock absorber mount slight noise

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,162 miles

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

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

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

cracking to the outer side wall on the offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2018 59,162 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

cracking to the outer side wall on the offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2017 56,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 40,863 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 31,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,362 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 WCD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

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

Is FY11 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 WCD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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