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FR11 BGY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front play evident in steering system

Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front play evident in steering system

Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,148 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 92,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,784 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,898 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,898 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,844 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads getting low on the inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,117 miles

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

child fitted

front tyres wearing low inner edges, and sign of perishing

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/r tyre, also sign of pearishing and wearing low, o/s/r sign of pearishing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,354 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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