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FT11 FPK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 FPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has free travel

Pass 16 Dec 2023 105,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded slight peeling

exhaust flexi slight damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear outer corroded peeling

exhaust clamp corroded centre

Fail 5 Dec 2022 93,331 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear outer corroded peeling

exhaust clamp corroded centre

Pass 18 Dec 2021 79,822 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,014 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,017 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,879 miles

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

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

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,827 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 45,827 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,683 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 FPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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