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FY11 WCO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,383 mi
Last recorded62,383 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,383 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2025 62,383 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,762 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 54,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 53,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in outer wall not in excess of the requirements

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 18,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,064 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 WCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

FY11 WCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FY11 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 WCO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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