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FT11 EGE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 112,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,186 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,934 miles

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

Nearside Front sidelight bulbs only 50% working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

long handbrake travel

Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,934 miles

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

Nearside Front sidelight bulbs only 50% working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,583 miles

Front position lamps different colours

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,583 miles

Front position lamps different colours

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,319 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 36,666 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,666 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 EGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EGE, 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 EGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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