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FT11 HDO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,231 mi
Last recorded127,231 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 127,231 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Lower corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,117 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,974 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,376 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Headlamp bracket damaged but headlamp still secure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 108,374 miles

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

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

Headlamp bracket damaged but headlamp still secure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,760 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. - 175 70 R14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside headlight loose , Bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2019 89,143 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,114 miles

Front Inner both tyres edge worn

Front disc slight worn

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 57,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,892 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

FT11 HDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is FT11 HDO safe to buy?

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