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FR11 PKU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,321 mi
Last recorded91,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 PKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 87,536 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,584 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 83,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 76,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,370 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 16 Jul 2020 52,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder and stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,315 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 28,618 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,076 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 PKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

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

Is FR11 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 PKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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