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FY11 VXP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,800 mi
Last recorded44,800 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 VXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 44,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 43,541 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 43,541 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 41,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 39,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 33,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,977 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,481 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 28,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 21,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 14,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 9,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 8,531 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 VXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange 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 FY11 VXP, 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 VXP?

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What year was FY11 VXP registered?

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

Is FY11 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 VXP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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