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FR11 FWG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,708 mi
Last recorded77,708 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction the passenger sun-visor lose (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 77,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction the passenger sun-visor lose (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,371 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS UNDER SEALANT HAS BEEN APPLIED

Fail 7 Mar 2025 62,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER THE CHASSIS UNDER SEALANT HAS BEEN APPLIED

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 61,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 60,831 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi damaged/blowing slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,053 miles

exhaust flexi damaged/blowing slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2021 60,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

exhaust flexi damaged/blowing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,998 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi joint corroded/deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,272 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,058 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,058 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,081 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish inbetween the treads

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,781 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 FWG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

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

Is FR11 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 FWG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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