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FT11 FBV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,961 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 96,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,016 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FBV 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 FBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT11 FBV registered?

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

Is FT11 FBV safe to buy?

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