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FX11 KXO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,589 mi
Last recorded139,589 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2000-3000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

auxiliary whine detected

Fail 14 May 2026 139,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack (across drivers swept zone) (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2000-3000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

auxiliary whine detected

Pass 15 May 2025 129,296 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2025 129,275 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 122,287 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2024 122,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area slight damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,997 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,364 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,359 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,357 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 9 Dec 2020 100,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 17 Dec 2019 90,213 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Dec 2019 90,186 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,188 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2018 84,185 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,156 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,610 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,610 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,518 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 60,518 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,110 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 KXO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

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

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