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FY11 VXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,810 mi
Last recorded67,810 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 VXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,810 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S/F headlight slightly insecure

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,784 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,784 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,026 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 65,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sligh brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s n/s ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,628 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 24,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,286 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 VXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

FY11 VXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is FY11 VXS safe to buy?

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