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FG11 MJE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,441 mi
Last recorded138,441 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 138,441 miles

Rear REAR BOX CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2026 138,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak REAR BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH SIDES BOLT JOINT BOLTS ARE BRKEN (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,860 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 130,852 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 120,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 120,166 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,745 miles

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread and also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,559 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,336 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,223 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 36,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 3 Apr 2014 27,973 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 MJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

FG11 MJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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