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FY11 RXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,862 mi
Last recorded61,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 61,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 13,820 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 RXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RXS, 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

How do I check the history of FY11 RXS?

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What year was FY11 RXS registered?

FY11 RXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FY11 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 RXS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY11 RXS have outstanding finance?

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