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FJ11 KUX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 99,608 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2026 99,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x jionts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 May 2025 89,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

front wipers smear windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 May 2025 89,372 miles

Emissions unable to be completed tail pipe missing from rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

front wipers smear windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

travel in handbrake lever

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,611 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fuel flap missing but no sharp edges.

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 81,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn almost to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fuel flap missing but no sharp edges.

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2023 74,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smear windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake travel high

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

front bumper grille damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2020 58,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

front bumper grille damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r

Fail 2 Jun 2017 35,500 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,831 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 KUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

FJ11 KUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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