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FT11 EVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriated but not affecting output

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,681 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 85,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,002 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,073 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,066 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 EVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EVR, 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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What year was FT11 EVR registered?

FT11 EVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is FT11 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 EVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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