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FX11 KOW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dust cover dropped down

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dust cover dropped down

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges and nearside wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust joiner clamps corroded

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake 35% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dust cover dropped down

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dust cover dropped down

Offside head light dip beam below factory setting

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges and nearside wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust joiner clamps corroded

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,564 miles

Rear bump stops perished and splitting

Fail 25 Feb 2016 52,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bump stops perished and splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 46,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,087 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 KOW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

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

Is FX11 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 KOW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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