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FX11 ZGT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,780 mi
Last recorded135,780 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 ZGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 135,780 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 130,630 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 130,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 119,009 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 119,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,250 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil level sensor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box casing severely corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 103,250 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also its on the limit in the center. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil level sensor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box casing severely corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 103,233 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front does not fold

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

heat shield insecure

tpms light on

Pass 11 May 2021 99,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,571 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut light misting of oil

Offside Front macpherson strut light misting of oil

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,601 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front only just legal on wear bars and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 75,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure at bottom (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front only just legal on wear bars and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shocker damp at top

suggest tracking check

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shocker damp at top

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suggest tracking check

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,462 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,733 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 ZGT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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