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FR11 MJE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,436 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2025 94,436 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,700 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

tpm on

Fail 16 Aug 2024 85,700 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

tpm on

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,379 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 69,376 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osf and nsf both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,443 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,443 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 49,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,289 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 MJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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