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FE11 FXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,183 mi
Last recorded101,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 FXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,621 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 89,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 75,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 60,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,476 miles

Front Front windscreen has a scratch in line with the passenger wiper but not affecting the drivers view.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,324 miles

windscreen has light scratching

Fail 27 Mar 2017 26,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,764 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 19,219 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,219 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 FXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXS, 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 FE11 FXS registered?

FE11 FXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is FE11 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE11 FXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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