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FR11 NVL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,217 mi
Last recorded93,217 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 NVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 93,217 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 83,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing damage

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 83,561 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing damage

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,145 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 55,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,876 miles

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)

both rear tyres getting low and cracking

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 NVL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

FR11 NVL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is FR11 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 NVL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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