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FR11 GNN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 64,450 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 59,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,817 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 56,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,316 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 47,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,782 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 GNN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GNN, 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 GNN registered?

FR11 GNN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is FR11 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 GNN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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