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FP11 KJN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,044 mi
Last recorded49,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 KJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,044 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 49,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 39,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 34,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,355 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,255 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 23,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 18,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 13,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 11,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,991 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,620 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking to treads

Pass 7 May 2014 7,344 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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FP11 KJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

FP11 KJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is FP11 KJN safe to buy?

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