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FR11 FRF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,814 mi
Last recorded55,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,814 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 55,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,611 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock top mount

Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,374 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 35,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 35,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 31,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 28,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,465 miles

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

Rear tyres perished in tread cords not yet exposed.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 24,465 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished in tread cords not yet exposed.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,314 miles

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Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,802 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 FRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

FR11 FRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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