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FR11 FDJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,205 mi
Last recorded114,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,960 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides n/s and o/s ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake a little

Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 83,621 miles

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

Offside 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

Nearside Front Insecure

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,558 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 62,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure aim high (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,268 miles

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)

Parking brake lever travel is a little high

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,844 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 FDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

FR11 FDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is FR11 FDJ safe to buy?

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