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FR11 SVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 79,302 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,031 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 66,031 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,731 miles

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,320 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,633 miles

has under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 40,633 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, brake pads ok. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2016 26,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,573 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SVT 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 75%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

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

Is FR11 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 SVT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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