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FR11 GGP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,104 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 GGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

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

Is FR11 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 GGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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