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FR11 MWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,029 mi
Last recorded38,029 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,029 miles

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

condition of exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2024 37,359 miles

condition of exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2023 36,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,916 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 35,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,968 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,781 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 32,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,754 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,734 miles

all tyre treads cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,049 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 MWY 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 85.7%.

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 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 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

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

Is FR11 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 MWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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