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FX11 KME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,798 mi
Last recorded121,798 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 KME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 121,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,763 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 121,763 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,318 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,318 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,766 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 KME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KME, 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 KME registered?

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

Is FX11 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 KME shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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