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FT11 HDH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 HDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,787 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 101,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,500 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 98,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre/worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,611 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 94,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,966 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 89,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,175 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 75,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,714 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,123 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,292 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 14 Jul 2016 48,292 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,995 miles

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,104 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 HDH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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