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FR11 FTT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 113,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,940 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 106,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,529 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,447 miles

Front brakes soon require attention

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness on n/s front shock absorber

exhaust flexi section is worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,741 miles

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

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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FR11 FTT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FR11 FTT, 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 FR11 FTT registered?

FR11 FTT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2011.

Is FR11 FTT safe to buy?

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