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EK11 FKB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 FKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,310 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 53,653 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 53,612 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,287 miles

cuts to inner shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,287 miles

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

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

cuts to inner shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,445 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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EK11 FKB 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 80%.

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 EK11 FKB, 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 EK11 FKB registered?

EK11 FKB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EK11 FKB safe to buy?

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