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FJ11 KRO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,665 mi
Last recorded73,665 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 73,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,935 miles

Both rear tyres perished close to the minimum standard

Service brake travel becoming excessive: Recommend further inspection. Brake performance met.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 44,363 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,655 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,655 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 32,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,803 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 KRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

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

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