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FR11 RXU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,176 mi
Last recorded45,176 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 45,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 44,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 44,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,629 miles

front flexi pipe of exhaust damaged but not leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2022 42,614 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

front flexi pipe of exhaust damaged but not leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 40,952 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 39,492 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 37,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,783 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 33,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,274 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,499 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,865 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 RXU 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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

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

Is FR11 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 RXU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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