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FR11 LCT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 98,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 95,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,642 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 92,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,758 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 87,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 85,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 18 May 2018 76,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,965 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,965 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,254 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,871 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 36,871 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

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

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 LCT 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 64.7%.

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 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 LCT, 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 LCT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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