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FX11 ZHB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 ZHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 120,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and rear silencer, centre exhaust sleeve poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/60 r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both side dust covers split

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex blowing centre sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex blowing centre sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread on on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread on on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper outer casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,833 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 60,832 miles

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

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,545 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 54,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 53,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZHB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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