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FR11 SUY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,475 mi
Last recorded78,475 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 78,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Undertray (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 78,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Undertray (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 50,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 32,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,427 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 26,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 16,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 11,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 7,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,946 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 SUY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

FR11 SUY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 2011.

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