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FP11 EXK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,972 mi
Last recorded101,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 EXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on LIMIT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s sill corroded+holed just outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2026 101,972 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on LIMIT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s sill corroded+holed just outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bumper damaged

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play,advise replacement ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

o/s+n/s outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,484 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,338 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2022 76,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,310 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,157 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 39,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 32,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,011 miles

ADVISE all tyres weathered/cracking between tread blocks

Fail 28 Apr 2014 26,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE all tyres weathered/cracking between tread blocks

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

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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FP11 EXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 FP11 EXK, 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 FP11 EXK registered?

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

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