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FT11 ETL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 92,157 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked - o/s upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Fail 21 May 2024 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional and mounted in wrong direction - also smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is over 10 years old - 2011

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked - o/s upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 24 May 2023 82,121 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Fail 18 May 2023 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 6 May 2022 73,843 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 73,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 70,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,641 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,122 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 ETL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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