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A18 FXD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,648 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 73,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 52,974 miles

Front both front lower arm rear mounting bushes perished and starting delaminate

Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front lower arm rear mounting bushes perished and starting delaminate

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,400 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,906 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 40,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,511 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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A18 FXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A18 FXD, 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 A18 FXD registered?

A18 FXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is A18 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 FXD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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