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FR11 HBZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 148,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 139,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Arm Rear Bush In State Of Collapse (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 136,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil but undertray fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 134,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil but undertray fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,191 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted unable to see oil leak clearly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen has sticker on passenger side wiper area not seriously effecting vision

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2018 124,331 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not pulling out (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 114,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre bold from inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear o/s - n/s Tyres 3mm also perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,839 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil level too high

slight bind at ns/r brake

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,839 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil level too high

slight bind at ns/r brake

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

FR11 HBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is FR11 HBZ safe to buy?

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