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FR11 EVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,886 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40r17 84w budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,042 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and cuts on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front axle to rear axle tyres different sizes

o/s/r tyre inner wall deep cracks, no cords showing

parking braker just met minimum efforts

Fail 14 Sep 2023 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and cuts on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front axle to rear axle tyres different sizes

o/s/r tyre inner wall deep cracks, no cords showing

parking braker just met minimum efforts

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,152 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

tyre pressure light on

Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,502 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 43,502 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,795 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 41,795 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,698 miles

engine oil leak back of engine

ofside rear tyre has a slight cut on outer face

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 EVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EVY, 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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What year was FR11 EVY registered?

FR11 EVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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