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FY11 LZX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 165,681 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 156,405 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted concealing brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2022 156,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted concealing brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2021 147,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 138,781 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 138,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 132,782 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 132,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light out

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,613 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 125,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 120,196 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 120,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2017 119,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 21 May 2015 59,236 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 59,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,753 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 29,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FY11 LZX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FY11 LZX, 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 FY11 LZX registered?

FY11 LZX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is FY11 LZX safe to buy?

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