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FT11 HDZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,735 mi
Last recorded153,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 150,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 146,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,039 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 139,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 135,554 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 133,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 130,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,595 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

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

Offside Rear part of door handle missing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,595 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

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

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

Offside Rear part of door handle missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavy on edges

spare tyre is flat in the boot

Fail 26 Jul 2016 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn heavy on edges

spare tyre is flat in the boot

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

chips in windscreen glass

osf tyre bald on edges and worn close to cords

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 HDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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