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FR11 FRN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,354 mi
Last recorded50,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,173 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 49,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,559 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)

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 FRN 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 92.9%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

FR11 FRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is FR11 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 FRN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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