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FX11 KAJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,408 mi
Last recorded153,408 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 147,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 141,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 141,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,217 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both steering rack inner joints have free play ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 133,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit positive lead at battery loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing from exhaust sleeve (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both steering rack inner joints have free play ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering bottle colour and location doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

trimming doesn't allow a check of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,059 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected leaking from drum (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering bottle colour and location doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

trimming doesn't allow a check of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,798 miles

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

chip in windscreen not affecting view

Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,798 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen not affecting view

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split from their bonding

Fail 3 Feb 2017 63,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split from their bonding

Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

o\s\f rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,634 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

o\s\f rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 44,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 KAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KAJ, 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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FX11 KAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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