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FY11 ZVJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 92,373 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 3 May 2025 92,373 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 87,991 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,410 miles

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

handbrake travel long

Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

handbrake travel long

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,255 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 80,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,527 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 59,527 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 50,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 30,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,293 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)

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 ZVJ 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

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

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