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FT11 ELJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy/system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 83,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,162 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 51,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,871 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE,NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,243 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 24,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,639 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 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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