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FY11 RYR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 RYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 T on inner shoulder replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 T on inner shoulder replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,182 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint after front silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 61,940 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 24kg effort before brake application, nearside 8kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint after front silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,223 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 RYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RYR, 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 FY11 RYR registered?

FY11 RYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is FY11 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 RYR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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