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FE11 XST

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,610 mi
Last recorded185,610 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 185,610 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 185,566 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 178,584 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills covered in underseal

undertrays

Fail 13 Mar 2024 178,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns outer sill badly holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

3 small chips in front screen

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 27 Feb 2023 174,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see all component in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 27 Feb 2023 174,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see all component in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 3 Mar 2022 171,075 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper roller top mount has slight wear .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to test all component on underside due to covers

unable to test all engine bay component due to covers

Fail 3 Mar 2022 171,073 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper roller top mount has slight wear .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to test all component on underside due to covers

unable to test all engine bay component due to covers

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,852 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to test all brake/fuel pipes on underside due to covers

Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places of slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components

Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places of slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear section of exhaust corroded

unable to test most under side components due to covers

Fail 1 Mar 2018 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear section of exhaust corroded

unable to test most under side components due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,675 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf steering component slight play

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 20 Feb 2017 86,675 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf steering component slight play

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,841 miles

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

Nearside Front slight free play in steering arm

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XST is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XST, 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 XST is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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