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FR11 GZM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,480 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,377 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty/weak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,909 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,320 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,319 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 59,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer casing on exhaust box corroded.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 53,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken.lower part missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer casing on exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,905 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,514 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 38,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,912 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

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

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