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FR11 BSX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 BSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,079 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded, also front flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 105,073 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded, also front flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 95,170 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,158 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,186 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,755 miles

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Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc shield missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated/sheared

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc shield missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated/sheared

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,949 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,271 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres some cracking to side wall and tread

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,184 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 BSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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