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FY11 RXR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,163 mi
Last recorded49,163 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 RXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 41,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,315 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 39,314 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing both edges and cracking perishing

Offside Front Tyre wearing both edges

brake pedal spongey

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,020 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 38,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 36,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear both edges

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear both edges

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,510 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,965 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 33,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,725 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,925 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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FY11 RXR 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 FY11 RXR, 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 FY11 RXR registered?

FY11 RXR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FY11 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 RXR 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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