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FR11 RHZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,883 mi
Last recorded93,883 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 RHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 93,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-70-14t cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-70-14t worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

long travel on parking brake

Fail 10 Aug 2026 93,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-70-14t cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-70-14t worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

long travel on parking brake

Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 89,688 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 88,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,524 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,070 miles

surface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 67,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,736 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 39,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,134 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 RHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FR11 RHZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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