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FY11 WCR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,410 miles

Both steering rack inner joints have slight play

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,750 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,690 miles

Both front tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking(Between Tread)

Offside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking(Between Tread)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,274 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 28,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,742 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,705 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 WCR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

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

Is FY11 WCR safe to buy?

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