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FT11 DZJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,878 mi
Last recorded88,878 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,878 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 88,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail axel (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,444 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 81,442 miles

Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel front service brake ona single line has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside front suspension arm rear bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 77,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

all exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 67,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

all exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,030 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,022 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,762 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 58,762 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust sleeve snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 55,738 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,914 miles

Exhaust coroded

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

Oil leak ()

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 49,914 miles

Exhaust coroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,557 miles

slight oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,200 miles

Engine cover fitted

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)

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 23,687 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 DZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

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

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