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FR11 MWW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,365 mi
Last recorded174,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 174,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 158,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 144,521 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 144,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 125,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,420 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 30,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

FR11 MWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is FR11 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 MWW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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