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FX11 WLR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,270 mi
Last recorded64,270 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 WLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,270 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rate of increase & decrease much greater on offside than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,354 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 61,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,456 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,452 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear wheel slight grab

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,924 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 WLR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

FX11 WLR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is FX11 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 WLR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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