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FP11 FFR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,957 mi
Last recorded105,957 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 FFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 105,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 105,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint play excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,548 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 87,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and handbrake requirements only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front nearside seat handle missing unable to tip seat forward

Fail 11 Aug 2023 82,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up water (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and handbrake requirements only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front nearside seat handle missing unable to tip seat forward

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted -- unable to fully inspect covered areas

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,409 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush worn and deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,375 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight blow at rear joint

Pass 10 May 2018 43,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,067 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,464 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2014 23,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FP11 FFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc 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 FP11 FFR, 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 FP11 FFR registered?

FP11 FFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is FP11 FFR safe to buy?

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