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FR11 EGX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,756 mi
Last recorded100,756 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 100,756 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bock box casing corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2026 100,756 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust bock box casing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,130 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 99,130 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,858 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 96,846 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,697 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 90,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,909 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,908 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 74,884 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust due to adjuster fault (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside repaired using tape

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside dipped beam did not illuminate immediately lights turned on

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,413 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 51,413 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 51,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (two bulges) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust downpipe flexible joint damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,834 miles

Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside and Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside and Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Nearside Rear Door Damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,834 miles

Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside and Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside and Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Nearside Rear Door Damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,285 miles

front bumper + grille damaged

nsf trye 3mm

rear tyres cracked

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 EGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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