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FR11 WFJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,979 mi
Last recorded19,979 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 19,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 19,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 19,419 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 18,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 18,395 miles

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

Fail 19 Jul 2021 18,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing P.R.S retrieved from engine bay and refitted to reservoir, no further fault found (1.1.10 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,112 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,860 miles

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2018 17,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working started working during test, suspect either deteriorated bulb or connection (4.2.1 (a))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,737 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine coolant level low in reservoir

Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,630 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 17,339 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,874 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 16,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFJ, 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

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What year was FR11 WFJ registered?

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

Is FR11 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 WFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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