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FN11 GPO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,330 mi
Last recorded139,330 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 139,330 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 139,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 134,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 130,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 126,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,694 miles

Front Both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,444 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)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,029 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FN11 GPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN11 GPO, 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 FN11 GPO registered?

FN11 GPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FN11 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN11 GPO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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