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FE11 XLL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,338 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,461 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,296 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all four tyers worn of both edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,815 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 , worn on edges , may soon need replacement (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,701 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2017 66,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested lamp not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges

offside front headlamp main beam aim excessively high

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,597 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)

nearside rear offside rear tyres perished

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,699 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,082 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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FE11 XLL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLL, 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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FE11 XLL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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