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FR11 NVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,677 mi
Last recorded110,677 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,677 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,002 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 111,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,150 miles

ADVISE: both rear tyres are starting to get low on outer edges and age relation cracking/perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVISE: slight blow form front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlight lenses are starting to mist up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,239 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,815 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 60,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 60,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,665 miles

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 NVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

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

Is FR11 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 NVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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