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FJ11 KVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,412 mi
Last recorded132,412 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,412 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 132,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 125,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,962 miles

front disc both side corroded

rear exhaust box casing corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 101,920 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 95,326 miles

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

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 95,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 77,365 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 77,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight bracket broken

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer coroded

Pass 3 May 2019 52,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear wipers starting to smear screen

offside exterior mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,998 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,998 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 11,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 11,070 miles

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

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

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 KVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

FJ11 KVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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