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FE11 UJJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,313 mi
Last recorded158,313 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 UJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 158,313 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated off side outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil off side front strut (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 143,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe connecting joint slit blow and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil off side strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 129,493 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil off side front strut (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 129,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. near side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil off side front strut (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 120,118 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 120,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,914 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,898 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 60,790 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,258 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 45,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,172 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front tyres are worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, show uneven wear and are bald at the inner edges.

off side rear tyre is starting to perish.

service brake pedal shows travel.

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 UJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE11 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

FE11 UJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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