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FR11 WCW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,456 mi
Last recorded34,456 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 34,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 34,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 34,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 33,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 32,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/r14 84h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/r14 84h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 31,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,982 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,837 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 WCW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 WCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FR11 WCW?

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What year was FR11 WCW registered?

FR11 WCW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is FR11 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 WCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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