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FJ11 KKX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,536 mi
Last recorded53,536 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

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

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,216 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to tread wear indicators

Small chip in front window screen lower section of offside

Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators and wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 52,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators and wearing slightly on inner edge

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heart shield loose over rear silencer

Fail 9 Feb 2022 52,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heart shield loose over rear silencer

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,433 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,210 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 45,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,278 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,990 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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FJ11 KKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ11 KKX, 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 FJ11 KKX registered?

FJ11 KKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FJ11 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 KKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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