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FV11 JXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 JXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 82,070 miles

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 2 May 2025 82,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,882 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 76,882 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 71,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 67,350 miles

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

front exhaust flex slightly worn but not to excess

off side front outer sill slightly corroded but not to excess

off side rear brake slightly binding but not to excess.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,200 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,200 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 59,552 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 59,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 54,763 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,448 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 38,627 miles

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

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

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

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front outer brake pads appear to be worn thin.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,559 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre is bald at the edge.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,538 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 3mm.

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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FV11 JXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV11 JXS, 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 FV11 JXS registered?

FV11 JXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is FV11 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 JXS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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