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FR11 GYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 108,200 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks x2 (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2026 108,200 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks x2 (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres worn below legal limits on edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 92,745 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front h/lamp top mount broken

Pass 1 Jul 2023 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 80,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 75,876 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 4 Jul 2020 72,056 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 72,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to seized brake

Pass 6 Jul 2019 68,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,198 miles

engine covers and under vehicle covers fitted

front brake pads/disc getting low

rear tyre Pershing 1411

Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,005 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 GYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

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

Is FR11 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 GYC 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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