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FR11 HPK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,645 mi
Last recorded108,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 HPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,645 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

exhaust tail box corroded

slight play in both inner steering rack knuckles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,595 miles

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

both rear shock dust covers/bump stops insecure

tail box outer skin rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2024 99,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock dust covers/bump stops insecure

tail box outer skin rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf play/movement ()

hand brake travail getting long

n/s/r and o/s/r shock dust covers/bump stops insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf play/movement ()

hand brake travail getting long

n/s/r and o/s/r shock dust covers/bump stops insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,251 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,952 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

exhaust corroded.

o/s outer door sill badly holed and corroded,not prescribed area,needs attention.(just on edge of prescribed area)

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,947 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded.

o/s outer door sill badly holed and corroded,not prescribed area,needs attention.(just on edge of prescribed area)

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,872 miles

Both front inner rack arms have slight play/movement.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexible joint & deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine, compressor & sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,851 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,589 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,171 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 HPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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