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FY11 PXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,961 mi
Last recorded27,961 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,961 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 27,761 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 19,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 18,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% across rear axel ADVISE rear brakes to have a de-dust and re-adjust (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,188 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 17,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 15,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,026 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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FY11 PXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 FY11 PXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 PXW registered?

FY11 PXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is FY11 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 PXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY11 PXW have outstanding finance?

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