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FT11 HFO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,312 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 109,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 95,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,246 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,664 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,405 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2018 50,405 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,765 miles

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

osr lamp cracked

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 HFO 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 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 July 2011.

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