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FR11 BGK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,804 mi
Last recorded121,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 BGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 121,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 115,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,130 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 100,130 miles

Central Rear Inner Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm Also Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,431 miles

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

Front number plate is damaged but still legible.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front axle tyres are 70 profile and rear axle tyres are 80 profile.

Front number plate is damaged but still legible.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,857 miles

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres front tyres 175/70 14 rear tyres 175/80 14

slight blow from front flexi exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,017 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,017 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,798 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,150 miles

Both rear tyres winter tyres

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,150 miles

Both rear tyres winter tyres

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

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

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 BGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR11 BGK registered?

FR11 BGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2011.

Is FR11 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 BGK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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