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FX11 HDE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,266 mi
Last recorded40,266 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 HDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 40,266 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,067 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2025 38,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,751 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 30,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,628 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 29,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 27,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,597 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,040 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 19,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,755 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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FX11 HDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX11 HDE, 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 FX11 HDE registered?

FX11 HDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is FX11 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 HDE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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