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FT11 HFB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,292 mi
Last recorded93,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,963 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 82,962 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,096 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 74,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,995 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,131 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,996 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,799 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,110 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing at base of tread

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 HFB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

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

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The MOT history for FT11 HFB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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