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FJ11 KLL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,436 mi
Last recorded96,436 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 96,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 93,675 miles

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

NOT ALOT OF RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL TO INNER SILL BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED NOW BECOME WEAKEND (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,539 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 90,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear underbody corroding

both headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 87,110 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear underbody corroding

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper shockabsorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,446 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in both front shock absorber top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,828 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,353 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 43,352 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,152 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 KLL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 FJ11 KLL, 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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FJ11 KLL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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