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FR11 RWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,385 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 92,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 92,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,312 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 91,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,310 miles

Exhaust rear box corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 91,296 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box corrosion

Pass 28 May 2020 83,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both tyre has perishing...

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,815 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on thread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on thread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,238 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 25,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,184 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 RWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

FR11 RWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 August 2011.

Is FR11 RWL safe to buy?

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