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FR11 NVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,076 miles

Nearside Front outer sill repair under sealed

Fail 3 Jan 2024 135,030 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,155 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 19 Dec 2022 132,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sill corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded outside of the prescribed areas

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front drivers washer jet poor but passenger excellent and providing good coverage of screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,378 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 105,154 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,434 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,171 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 80,171 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,696 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,100 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

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 NVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

FR11 NVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is FR11 NVU safe to buy?

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