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FR11 FYA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/sleeve loose/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 76,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

t.p.m warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,757 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 60,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,240 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 FYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

FR11 FYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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