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FR11 FWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,473 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 109,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,971 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,609 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,410 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,704 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,704 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,893 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,002 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,277 miles

2.5 mm left in tyre tread offside

2mm left in tyre tread nearside front

slight leak nearside front shocker

Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,433 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 FWL 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 FWL, 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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FR11 FWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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