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FJ11 KUD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 114,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 112,065 miles

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Fail 24 Feb 2025 112,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,453 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,574 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 78,572 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,249 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,020 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,016 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres low tread and slight cracking in tread area

front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres low tread and slight cracking in tread area

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,591 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 KUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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