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FR11 MXD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 68,878 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 68,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 58,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have rust rings on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,328 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 43,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,738 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 MXD 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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

FR11 MXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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