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FD11 TYX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,486 mi
Last recorded130,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 TYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 121,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,958 miles

lights flicker when power steering operated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 114,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

advise electric steering flickers the lights in operation

Fail 16 Jan 2023 114,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

advise electric steering flickers the lights in operation

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking and service brake efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,149 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 95,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,344 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,900 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,665 miles

Engine light on dash

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 TYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD11 TYX, 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 FD11 TYX registered?

FD11 TYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is FD11 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 TYX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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