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FX11 ZGR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,260 mi
Last recorded61,260 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,260 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 53,021 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both On Axle (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both On Axle 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Axle 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Readjusted To Level '3' ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 49,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount/Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,134 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 45,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,101 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,096 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 42,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,367 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 ZGR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

FX11 ZGR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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