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FR11 OWJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 OWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,562 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2025 83,560 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel and lever travel high (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake lever requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Nov 2023 59,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,194 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 55,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,737 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Rear Both rear shockers worn

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,569 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 23 May 2019 45,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 44,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 43,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 38,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,554 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 27,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

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