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FJ11 KRN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,445 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 71,445 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,023 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,365 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 45,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 42,037 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,353 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,586 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 26,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres getting down 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fuelcap seal cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ11 KRN registered?

FJ11 KRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is FJ11 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 KRN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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