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FJ11 VLZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 VLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,945 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 125,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,682 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 7 Nov 2023 113,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 105,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 105,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 96,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has hole not effecting structure strength

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,533 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Nearside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 3 Oct 2020 86,418 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust fexi down pipe joint split / separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Nearside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,398 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 73,395 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,171 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,106 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 VLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

FJ11 VLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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