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FR11 AKF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 AKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 123,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 116,393 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,967 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose at front

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between catalyst and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe befor flexi pipi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,024 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 103,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,085 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 98,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,576 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,381 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear imbalance 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 70,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint from front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,832 miles

Advise tracking due to uneven wear on tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 60,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Advise tracking due to uneven wear on tyres

Front exhaust flexi corroded and middle joint leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FR11 AKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FR11 AKF, 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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FR11 AKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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