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A13 FLK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,527 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,899 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,688 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,688 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake req adjusting

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,601 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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A13 FLK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A13 FLK, 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 A13 FLK registered?

A13 FLK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is A13 FLK safe to buy?

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