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FX11 KLK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,204 mi
Last recorded51,204 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 KLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside has surface corrosion incluiding suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 49,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both very hazy no beam pattern visible. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,705 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2023 47,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2022 45,151 miles

N/S outer sill soft.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2022 45,150 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Center sleeve outer clamps corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S outer sill soft.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 41,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box section corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2020 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 32,169 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,356 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 KLK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

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

Is FX11 KLK safe to buy?

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