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FR11 MYH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 117,632 miles

Lower General under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2025 110,547 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded system not blowing

Fail 12 May 2025 110,547 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded system not blowing

Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,208 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,816 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,465 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,788 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,129 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

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 MYH 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 72.2%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH registered?

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

Is FR11 MYH safe to buy?

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