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FX11 KZN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake shoe(s) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover starting to split

Fail 18 Nov 2023 78,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake shoe(s) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,070 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,643 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,422 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 57,419 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2018 51,239 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low and tread

Fail 16 May 2018 51,230 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres getting low and tread

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,448 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 32,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,036 miles

Nearside front tyre worn very close to the legal limit - STRONGLY advise replacement

Offside front tyre worn to the legal limit - STRONGLY advise replacement

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 KZN 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 70.6%.

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 KZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX11 KZN registered?

FX11 KZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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