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FD11 FXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,357 mi
Last recorded125,357 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 FXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,357 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Fail 1 May 2026 125,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

alternator belt worn

Pass 20 May 2025 117,917 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2024 108,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 106,540 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush starting to detach

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

lift in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 11 May 2023 106,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush starting to detach

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

lift in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,115 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorbers weak and leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,115 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front shock absorbers weak and leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2021 92,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,217 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2020 83,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking sidewalls low on pressure possible 2 punctures close to limit in middle

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,080 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 21,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,542 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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FD11 FXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD11 FXH, 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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FD11 FXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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