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FX11 KBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,882 mi
Last recorded50,882 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,882 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,880 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,100 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 49,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,621 miles

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

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

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 KBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX11 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

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

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