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FR11 BVB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 BVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phole holder - base remains - slightly affecting drivers view ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension coil spring doesn't appear to be fitted correctly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 - Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,323 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 47,323 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 43,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 34,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant level is low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also cracking ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 28,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also cracking ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,323 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,517 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,033 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 BVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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