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FT11 EHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,928 mi
Last recorded123,928 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush [Borderline pass]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 123,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush [Borderline pass]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 112,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 112,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,540 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,760 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked. ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,673 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f top shocker mounting has some up/down movement

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

o/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,677 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroding

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,175 miles

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated, not blowing and still secure

inner edges of the front brake discs are slightly corroded, not weakened and rolling road results ok

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,826 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating, not blowing and still secure

inner edges of the front brake discs are corroding, not weakened or effecting performance

o/s/f shock absorber weeping very slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,871 miles

Offside Front 3mm and tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and also perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 38,274 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 31,014 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 EHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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