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FT11 EDF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 91,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2025 88,852 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2025 88,852 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 87,230 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Excess brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexi broken and loose but not leaking at time of test

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,646 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2021 83,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 80,748 miles

offside rear shock dust cover broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2020 80,748 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear shock dust cover broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 74,241 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 74,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 66,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,553 miles

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 12 May 2014 27,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

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