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FX11 KXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,354 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,213 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 53,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,422 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,487 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 45,304 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated and starting to split

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split near inner clip and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in front top strut mountings

Fail 5 Mar 2020 44,281 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

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

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

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

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated and starting to split

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split near inner clip and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in front top strut mountings

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,980 miles

all tyres close to limit .......

o/s/f outer brake pad very low . brake slightly binding .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link .......

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,735 miles

could not check rear seats and seat belts

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,543 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 KXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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