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FR11 PCV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 PCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight free play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 140,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 133,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 133,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,039 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

osf shocker wet

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,975 miles

Front brake discs poor

Offside front shock absorber damp

Smoke from engine bay

Fail 27 Mar 2019 108,974 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs poor

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front shock absorber damp

Smoke from engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,240 miles

osf shocker damp

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads on limit

osf shocker damp

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,992 miles

both front shocks damp

os body damage

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,887 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 PCV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

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

Is FR11 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 PCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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