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FX11 KZW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,900 mi
Last recorded62,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 62,900 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides edges O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded On both sides O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides edges O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded On both sides O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2024 58,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox casing deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2021 49,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,751 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 47,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,579 miles

n/s/f brake hose horse shoe clip missing but still secure

Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear number plates damaged but secure not likely to be misread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

FX11 KZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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