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FR11 LPY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 LPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 104,010 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Fuel lid missing

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer outer layer corroded and weakened

Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 96,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,220 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,220 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,582 miles

nsf tyre worn on the outter edges

osf tyre worn on the outter edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,764 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 LPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR11 LPY registered?

FR11 LPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is FR11 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 LPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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