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FE11 FXP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,385 mi
Last recorded65,385 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 FXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,958 miles

Brake pedal spongey

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 62,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,762 miles

both front shock absorbers misting

front brake discs corroded & lipped

Fail 19 Mar 2024 60,762 miles

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

both front shock absorbers misting

front brake discs corroded & lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 53,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 53,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 47,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread rest of tyre 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight abnormal tread wear and cracking DOT marked 09/13

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed due to incorrect routing now showing marks to outer protective sleeve (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread rest of tyre 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 47,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged unable to attach seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread rest of tyre 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight abnormal tread wear and cracking DOT marked 09/13

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed due to incorrect routing now showing marks to outer protective sleeve (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread rest of tyre 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 41,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Vehicle Undertrays Fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 36,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Vehicle Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 30,697 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 18 May 2017 26,554 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 23,059 miles

Front exhaust flexi section strand surround worn

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 22 May 2015 19,204 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 16,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light surface cracking on rear tyres.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light surface cracking on rear tyres.

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

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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FE11 FXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE11 FXP, 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 FE11 FXP registered?

FE11 FXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is FE11 FXP safe to buy?

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