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FT11 AXN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,849 mi
Last recorded70,849 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 AXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 70,849 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,007 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 67,991 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 67,977 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,323 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays

Pass 24 May 2016 38,583 miles

Rear both tyres perished between tread but no cords expossed

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 May 2016 38,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear both tyres perished between tread but no cords expossed

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,203 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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FT11 AXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT11 AXN, 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 FT11 AXN registered?

FT11 AXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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