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FR11 PXB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 PXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,726 miles

Central Front Lower chip in windscreen on nearside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump has slightly sweating of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly balding on innerb edges

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling off

Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,726 miles

Central Front Lower chip in windscreen on nearside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump has slightly sweating of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly balding on innerb edges

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling off

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine sump has slight sweating of oil

rear exhaust box slightly corroded, outer skin peeling off

Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,529 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 94,529 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,406 miles

Advise both front and o/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Fail 16 Aug 2023 92,406 miles

Advise both front and o/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 42,070 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 34,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,191 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 27,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,119 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 19,119 miles

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

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 PXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

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

Is FR11 PXB safe to buy?

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