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FN11 XKL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,998 mi
Last recorded77,998 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,998 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 77,998 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,681 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 70,670 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,887 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,883 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,672 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,776 miles

Front Both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to un bond

Fail 16 Mar 2021 53,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to un bond

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,543 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,241 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 35,241 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,837 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 XKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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