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FP11 EXB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,092 mi
Last recorded45,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 EXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 45,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 44,026 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,490 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 35,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 33,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 28,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 28,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb, no further fault found (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexible brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 24,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulders are bald and cut in inner shoulder bald (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexible brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre crack and deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald at both shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,786 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall and is cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,709 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on the edges

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Offside front brake disc is worn and lipped on the inner fascia

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,154 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 9,154 miles

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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FP11 EXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 FP11 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP11 EXB registered?

FP11 EXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is FP11 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 EXB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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