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FX11 KMF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,502 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Mar 2026 106,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,146 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2024 92,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,595 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,587 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 81,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 76,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Moderate oil leak, advise replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing at present

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,673 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,672 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 42,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,594 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 33,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,124 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 KMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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