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FR11 FSO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,778 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 106,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,063 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 88,222 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread wearing smooth

Fail 25 Aug 2021 77,383 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread wearing smooth

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,711 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 74,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,638 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,449 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,388 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,388 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1n)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,915 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 40,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,535 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 30,535 miles

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

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

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 FSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

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

Is FR11 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 FSO shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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