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FR11 NBG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 98,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 98,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly cracked 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flexible pipe, front and rear joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Long travel on handbrake indicating maintenance required.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 78,930 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Long travel on handbrake indicating maintenance required.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,298 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 75,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Long travel on parking brake lever

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,851 miles

undertrays fitted inspection limited

Fail 1 Dec 2021 71,849 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted inspection limited

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,973 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,226 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,280 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,861 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 NBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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