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FN11 RNJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,232 mi
Last recorded97,232 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 RNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 97,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,173 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,595 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal creeping down slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,110 miles

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 13 Feb 2020 68,873 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 68,868 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear service brake and parking brake poor effort

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,655 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Tyre detieriating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 43,655 miles

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

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

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Tyre detieriating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 32,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,516 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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FN11 RNJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

FN11 RNJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is FN11 RNJ safe to buy?

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