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FT11 DZN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,221 mi
Last recorded112,221 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 DZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 112,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 105,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,810 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 99,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,498 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 70,279 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,445 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,541 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,537 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brakes slight bind

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 62,491 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,156 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 DZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT11 DZN registered?

FT11 DZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is FT11 DZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 DZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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