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2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration FD11PVT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 03 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,610 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,834 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,070 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,370 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,016 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,432 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shock absorbers slightly damp/leaking
- parking brake travel slightly excessive
- o.s front outer c.v boot becoming perished
- n.s front suspension lower arm,rear inner bush becoming unbonded
- Nearside Rear brake back plate damp/suspect possible slight fluid leak
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,631 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n.s front lower suspension arm,rear inner bush becoming corroded
- o.s and n.s front shock absorbers slightly leaking/damp
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o.s and n.s front shock absorbers slightly leaking/damp
- n.s front lower suspension arm,rear inner bush becoming corroded
- front brake pads worn/corroded
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,705 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- handbrake travel high
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,688 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in nearside rear tyre
- tested wet
- rear tyres perished/wearing unevenly and getting low suggest attention
- dampness around front shocks
26 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in nearside rear tyre
- tested wet
- rear tyres perished/wearing unevenly and getting low suggest attention
- dampness around front shocks
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,765 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in n/s/r tyre
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,830 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 4 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,533 MI
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FD11PVT was registered on 2011-07-31
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