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FT11 FBU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 108,472 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 108,379 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 100,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,430 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 99,430 miles

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 97,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 92,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks inside walls.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,925 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,424 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 FBU 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 73.3%.

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 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 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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