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FY11 WCU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,458 mi
Last recorded108,458 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 108,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,453 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 98,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tracking check advised

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 78,985 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 78,984 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,650 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,110 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,296 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,819 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 62,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,016 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 WCU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WCU, 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

How do I check the history of FY11 WCU?

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What year was FY11 WCU registered?

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

Is FY11 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 WCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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