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FR11 NVV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,965 mi
Last recorded149,965 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 149,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 141,439 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,863 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lenses n/s and o/s cloudy (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,863 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lenses n/s and o/s cloudy (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r parking brake performance low compared to o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,329 miles

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

Front both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy ,beam image ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.3mm,edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 118,329 miles

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

Front both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy ,beam image ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.3mm,edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 93,355 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2017 93,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

play in off side inner rack joint

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,525 miles

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,231 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 51,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv both windscreen wipers not clearing properly

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,882 miles

Cracks to rear tyres.

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)

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 NVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

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

Is FR11 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 NVV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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