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FR11 TVZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,194 mi
Last recorded167,194 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 TVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,194 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 166,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 156,321 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 156,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,270 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 135,269 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,532 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 118,442 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after applying park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,638 miles

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

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 TVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

Is FR11 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 TVZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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