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FT11 EJK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 119,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,627 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Impact damage (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 104,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Impact damage (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished/ cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Adjuster rounded out (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,380 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,104 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,104 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2019 67,019 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 May 2019 67,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 58,925 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 51,266 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 51,266 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 46,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,215 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 EJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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