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FR11 SBX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,746 mi
Last recorded95,746 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,882 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 85,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Sep 2024 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,056 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 76,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 75,708 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal adjuster. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN IN INNER END OUTER EDGES. BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE SLIGHTLY CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,521 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm HAS DEEP CUT, EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE SLIGHTLY CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2020 50,942 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2019 48,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 48,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,508 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 42,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 33,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,896 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 SBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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