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FR11 MZD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,407 mi
Last recorded95,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 MZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 95,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 89,515 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 89,306 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,459 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 81,119 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,147 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 60,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both Rear Tyres Cracked & Perrished

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,318 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,832 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 MZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

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

Is FR11 MZD safe to buy?

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