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FX11 KMG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,211 mi
Last recorded109,211 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,211 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 109,211 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,631 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,584 miles

Exhaust system corroding front to rear and has a slight blow at centre joint

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play offside front upper suspension mount

Fail 27 Oct 2023 100,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding front to rear and has a slight blow at centre joint

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play offside front upper suspension mount

Pass 29 Oct 2022 94,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 77,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 72,856 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 72,586 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,673 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 65,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,075 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,272 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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