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FR11 GHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,885 mi
Last recorded84,885 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,867 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,516 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,515 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,062 miles

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 GHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR11 GHF registered?

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

Is FR11 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 GHF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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