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FX11 KZU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,019 mi
Last recorded55,019 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 KZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 55,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,666 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 36,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 35,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,530 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,265 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of ADULT BELT.

Nearside rear tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of ADULT BELT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre:- damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,808 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 KZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

FX11 KZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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The MOT history for FX11 KZU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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