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FR11 MZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,434 mi
Last recorded104,434 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 98,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 92,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 86,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 80,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 75,881 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 69,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 63,430 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 63,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jun 2014 24,155 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

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

Is FR11 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 MZL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR11 MZL have outstanding finance?

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