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FY11 WLG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 WLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,001 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,486 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,315 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,290 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 71,290 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,407 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 36,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,994 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 WLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

FY11 WLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2011.

Is FY11 WLG safe to buy?

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