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FR11 FWE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,194 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 93,193 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,542 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2022 82,559 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,144 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 78,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 64,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,608 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,400 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,457 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,581 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 FWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

FR11 FWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is FR11 FWE safe to buy?

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