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FJ11 KMA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,479 miles

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 replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18560R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top mounts have play

Fail 23 Feb 2022 61,229 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18560R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top mounts have play

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,886 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area, tread on 3mm outer central 3/4, wearing to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tread area, wearing to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,975 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 51,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. section width of tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers poor

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,938 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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,159 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 KMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

FJ11 KMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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