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FT11 EDU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,363 mi
Last recorded77,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,363 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 70,456 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play to offside of steering rack inner joint. ()

Fail 30 May 2019 70,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play to offside of steering rack inner joint. ()

Pass 29 May 2018 62,170 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

n/s/f strut weeping

n/s/r tyre worn/perished

Fail 29 May 2018 62,170 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

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

n/s/f strut weeping

n/s/r tyre worn/perished

Pass 31 May 2017 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,448 miles

item removed prior to test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 41,448 miles

Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

item removed prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,716 miles

Exhaust system flexi pipe worn slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade badly split

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jun 2014 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system flexi pipe worn slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade badly split

Spare tyre defective

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 EDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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