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FT11 HFL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,707 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 97,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 91,649 miles

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

both front shockers slight weap

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,435 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner knuckle (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 65,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,217 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 39,217 miles

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

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 HFL 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 75%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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