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FR11 NVZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 73,804 miles

Front exhaust box rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 73,804 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front exhaust box rusty

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,409 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 73,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,725 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 69,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,810 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,295 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 NVZ 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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

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

Is FR11 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 NVZ 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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