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FR11 GNX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022

Nearside sill corroded

Offside doors and sill dented

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

genral under body corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,322 miles

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Offside doors and sill dented

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 79,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,185 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 67,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 62,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr and osr bump stops perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,226 miles

Offside Front 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 GNX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

Is FR11 GNX safe to buy?

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