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FR11 GNK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 GNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 82,103 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 82,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,333 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers oil misted. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp on joiner sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers oil misted. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible pipe weak and slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers misted. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

silencer outer skin corroded and holed.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers misted and reduced damping. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 56,361 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers misted and reduced damping. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 49,863 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,191 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 GNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

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

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