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FN11 RXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,503 mi
Last recorded120,503 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 RXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 120,503 miles

Both headlamps are broken but still secure when bonnet is closed

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

Nearside Sill is damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2025 120,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Both headlamps are broken but still secure when bonnet is closed

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

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

Nearside Sill is damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2024 105,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,335 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 91,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,178 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 84,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

park brake performance 16% only

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,950 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Feb 2018 61,950 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 45,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,304 miles

rear tyres getting low & cracked in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,680 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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FN11 RXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc 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 FN11 RXW, 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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FN11 RXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FN11 RXW safe to buy?

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