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FR11 NBE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,371 mi
Last recorded120,371 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 114,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,649 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake flexy pipe retaining bracket missing

Offside Front Headlight aim close to the upper limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

when switches on full beam, dipped beam switches off?

Fail 26 Apr 2022 106,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel sticking but not excessive

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

when switches on full beam, dipped beam switches off?

Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2021 101,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hose rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,640 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2020 96,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plates showing incorrect emblem for the country of registraion

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,681 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both sides (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired BOTH SENSOR WIRES INSECURE (3.4.4)

Front Coil spring not correctly located BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides - Aftermarket bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flashing (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber insecure Both sides Loose at top nut (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plates showing incorrect emblem for the country of registraion

Fail 6 Sep 2014 45,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 NBE 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 60%.

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

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