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FX11 KWW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,487 mi
Last recorded184,487 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 184,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 160,626 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 160,624 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 133,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 106,807 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,075 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 88,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer layer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 83,588 miles

Front Exhaust noisy flexi pipe blowing insecure (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust back box slightly damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2020 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust noisy flexi pipe blowing insecure (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust back box slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,953 miles

Nearside Front trye worn on inner edge

Offside Front trye worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,154 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 58,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,417 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 KWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWW, 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 KWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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