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FX11 KRN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,006 mi
Last recorded117,006 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 KRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dull (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside wing damaged

outer sill s welded have seen better welding

rear axle corroded

reluctant to meet emissions limit

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,102 miles

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dull.

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

outer sills welded have seen better welding.

Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,865 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co and lambda readings are excessivly high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers wiper smeary. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dull.

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

outer sills welded have seen better welding.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,615 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 99,610 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,699 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At center to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,346 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,346 miles

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear wiper rubber badly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,633 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear wiper rubber badly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,252 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,252 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,948 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shocker has a minor leak

windsreen scratched

Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

windsreen scratched

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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