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FT11 ECZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,872 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 67,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,944 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ECZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

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

Is FT11 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 ECZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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