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FX11 VVB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 VVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 59,232 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 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,121 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 39,110 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 34,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,288 miles

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

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,270 miles

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

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking poor condition x 2

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,958 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 7 Jun 2017 27,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 23,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2015 23,722 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 18,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 18,383 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 VVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

FX11 VVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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