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FT11 DYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 DYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,600 miles

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

ubcc

Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,190 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,190 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 87,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,799 miles

front brake disc backing plates damaged/corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,466 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,466 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,346 miles

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

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

back box outer skin split(no leaks

both front tyre at 2-3mm

chip at windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated drums fitted (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres at 2-3mm 185/60/15t

chip at windscreen

exhaust back box outer skin split (no leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated drums fitted (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres at 2-3mm 185/60/15t

chip at windscreen

exhaust back box outer skin split (no leaks

Pass 26 May 2017 44,507 miles

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

EML on

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

chip at w/screen

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2016 36,324 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 36,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre is scrubbed at inner edges exposing the internal cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding n/s/f brake has heavy bind at wheel, brake pads are getting low at this side as a result of the bind (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre is scrubbed on inner face exposing internal cord (4.1.E.1)

due to scrubbing of internal edges of both front tyres resetting of wheel alignment is recommended

front brake pads are getting low ,n/s/f is worst which is due to the brake binding

Fail 25 May 2015 31,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

Pass 25 May 2015 31,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

Fail 22 May 2014 26,514 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wipers streaky

Pass 22 May 2014 26,514 miles

both front wipers streaky

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 DYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FT11 DYP, 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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FT11 DYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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