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FX11 KOV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 85,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 76,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,546 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,808 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread/wearing low on outer tread 2mm/has a nail in it 185/60x15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread 185/60x15

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.68 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.5% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1015 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,898 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 KOV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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