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FX11 KYV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,912 mi
Last recorded63,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 KYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,689 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 54,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 2 cuts in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 50,658 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 50,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 44,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,445 miles

Nearside front brake pads close to limit (approx. 90% worn)

Nearside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & outer sidewall scuffed.

Nearside rear tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT on edge perishing & outer sidewall scuffed.

Offside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,831 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 31,831 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,953 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,051 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 21,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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