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FR11 BUP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 103,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both OF and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 101,708 miles

Coolant leak manifold area ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,277 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 99,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 97,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting back very slowly

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,913 miles

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,662 miles

Offside 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)

n/sf seatbelt slow to retract

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 BUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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