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EK11 FKO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 106,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 99,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 83,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,132 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 51,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,625 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 35,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,603 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 FKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 EK11 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

EK11 FKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is EK11 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 FKO 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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