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FR11 EGV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 EGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 95,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,888 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,122 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill severely corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,790 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/ lipped

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front shock absorber weeping oil

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,823 miles

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

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)

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 EGV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 EGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR11 EGV registered?

FR11 EGV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2011.

Is FR11 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 EGV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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