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FX11 LGN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,348 mi
Last recorded58,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamps faded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside very poor condition(just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 56,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside very poor condition(just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,016 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 55,016 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,302 miles

Rear outer layer on rear silencer corroded and split no gases leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2020 44,437 miles

rear silencer outer layer corroded and splitting,no exhaust gas leak

Fail 3 Jul 2020 44,437 miles

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

rear silencer outer layer corroded and splitting,no exhaust gas leak

Pass 13 May 2019 39,398 miles

rear tyres perished and slight distortion

Pass 16 May 2018 33,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 27,224 miles

both rear tyres very heavily perished and cracking in between treads

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LGN 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 76.5%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

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

Is FX11 LGN safe to buy?

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