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FT11 DZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,152 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 100,026 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f window not working

Fail 9 Apr 2024 85,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge breaking down (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f window not working

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 64,432 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,413 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,166 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 41,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 26 May 2017 32,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 32,691 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 26,695 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 23,942 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 6 May 2014 20,349 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 DZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

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