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FR11 HAA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,798 mi
Last recorded72,798 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 72,798 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 40,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 39,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,153 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 36,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,170 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 HAA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

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

Is FR11 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 HAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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