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FR11 FWC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,660 mi
Last recorded136,660 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 136,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 131,933 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 131,933 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 125,795 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 125,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 118,977 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 118,966 miles

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,877 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 111,872 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,043 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 FWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

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

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