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FR11 MZT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,425 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,018 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,018 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2021 70,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 57,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,360 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm and cracking between treads.

Offside front tyre 2.5mm and cracking between treads.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MZT 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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

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

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