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FD11 ULJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 72,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,400 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 72,396 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,388 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 72,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted in the wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 55,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,949 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay wiring loom requires attention

engine running rough on fast idle

heater materix been by-passed

Fail 2 Oct 2017 42,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay wiring loom requires attention

engine running rough on fast idle

heater materix been by-passed

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay wiring loom requires attention

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 26 Aug 2016 28,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,494 miles

NSF flexy losse but secure

NSF small cv boot clip loose but secure

OSF small cv clip loose but secure

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,876 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 ULJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULJ, 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 FD11 ULJ registered?

FD11 ULJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is FD11 ULJ safe to buy?

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