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FR11 BLZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 106,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 106,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 99,239 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 94,663 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Sill corrosion.

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

Offside Front Inner door sill corrosion.

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 94,663 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Sill corrosion.

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

Offside Front Inner door sill corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on inner edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 76,290 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,659 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,428 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,321 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 BLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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