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FX11 KYW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 97,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,511 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 87,502 miles

Front Both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated, Only just preventing ingress of dirt.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS. 175.70.14 84T, With cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS> (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 87,501 miles

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

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

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

Front Both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated, Only just preventing ingress of dirt.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS. 175.70.14 84T, With cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS> (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,339 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 82,339 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking very lightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 62,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,143 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 53,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 44,591 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 44,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 21,766 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 KYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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