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FX11 LGL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,321 mi
Last recorded59,321 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 51,474 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH ( 175/70-14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. manual adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front headlamp mountings broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH ( 175/70-14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 45,161 miles

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

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

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

exhaust pipe flexi mesh damaged

Pass 2 May 2023 40,830 miles

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))

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

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

flexi pipe outer mesh starting to come off

Fail 2 May 2023 40,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

flexi pipe outer mesh starting to come off

Pass 11 May 2022 36,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 31,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,667 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 28,165 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 28,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 24,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,946 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 18,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall. Cords not exposed at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,323 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall. Cords not exposed at time of test.

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 LGL 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 LGL, 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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What year was FX11 LGL registered?

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

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