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FR11 BTO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 108,631 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 98,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front outer sill excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced offside front dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

advisory rear brake application is uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,132 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 66,132 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm and has tearing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,668 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

advisory exhaust front flex worn but not blowing

advisory nearside rear tyre has tearing to tread recommend

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,474 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,300 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,965 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,289 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 BTO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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