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FR11 OWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 OWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,266 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 92,255 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle at spring cup n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 89,732 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,157 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre getting worn at outer edge(2mm)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR11 OWY registered?

FR11 OWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is FR11 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 OWY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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