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FR11 MXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,831 mi
Last recorded56,831 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 56,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,313 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 56,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 55,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,280 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 55,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever high

Fail 25 Jan 2021 50,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever high

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,415 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 32,018 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 32,010 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm replace tyre very soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm replace tyre very soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,795 miles

minor damage to the front numberplate

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

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 MXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

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

Is FR11 MXA safe to buy?

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