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FR11 BFU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 92,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,548 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,548 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 72,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 69,053 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker on windscreen + item hanging from mirror obstructing drivers view

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perrished

fuel filler cap seal perished/cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 53,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker on windscreen + item hanging from mirror obstructing drivers view

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perrished

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

fuel filler cap seal perished/cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,508 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,343 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,413 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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FR11 BFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FR11 BFU, 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 FR11 BFU registered?

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

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