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F18 NBO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,005 mi
Last recorded60,005 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 NBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 60,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 60,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 55,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,510 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( corrosion ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( corrosion ) (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 47,459 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,328 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,029 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2018 31,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,109 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 15,771 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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F18 NBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F18 NBO, 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 F18 NBO registered?

F18 NBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is F18 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 NBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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