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FY11 WGN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 WGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 131,396 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming worn and deteriorated

both outer sills becoming corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

minor play in n/s steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2025 118,276 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

hand brake getting high

play in n/s steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,352 miles

Nearside play in steering arm but not excessive

Offside Front slight deterioration to suspension arm bush

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin becoming deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,762 miles

Front both tyres becoming perished

Nearside slight play in steering arm

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2023 89,762 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front both tyres becoming perished

Nearside Rear water ingress in lamp unit

Nearside slight play in steering arm

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,696 miles

all tyre starting to perish

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 21 Mar 2022 81,696 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all tyre starting to perish

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,149 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,961 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,122 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,784 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 WGN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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