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FX11 WLP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,331 mi
Last recorded146,331 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 WLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,331 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 146,331 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 132,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Fail 5 Feb 2024 132,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,932 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 6 Feb 2023 120,922 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,212 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,212 miles

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

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

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 21 Feb 2019 77,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,661 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,932 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,180 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 WLP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLP, 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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FX11 WLP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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