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FR11 RCO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 RCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,166 miles

Lower general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower n/s outer sill panel corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame body mount areas corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 136,124 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted different size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Lower general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower n/s outer sill panel corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame body mount areas corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2024 123,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,234 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15, Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15, Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15, Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15, Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,819 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,831 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 May 2019 75,655 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2019 75,646 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

brake fluid cap missing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,976 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-60x15h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge recommend tracking check

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 RCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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