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FG11 DHX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,417 mi
Last recorded84,417 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,417 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,042 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 76,042 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,746 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 66,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,700 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,142 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section, joint corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,258 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,362 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,939 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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FG11 DHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG11 DHX, 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 FG11 DHX registered?

FG11 DHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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