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FT11 HFP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion/paint blistering and peeling at front

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

both rear tyres are stress cracked in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2025 76,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion/paint blistering and peeling at front

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

both rear tyres are stress cracked in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,697 miles

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

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

all four tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated/partially unbonded

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated/partially unbonded

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated/partially unbonded

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated

all four tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2023 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated/partially unbonded

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,727 miles

Front brake discs lipped, n/s/f 10mm wide on inner face - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner face - pads good, 6-7mm approx.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has 10mm wide corroded lip on inner face - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Sep 2017 34,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect pump fault (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has 10mm wide corroded lip on inner face - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,896 miles

Front brake discs lipped and lightly pitted - pads 6mm approx.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing slightly

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,896 miles

Front brake discs lipped and lightly pitted - pads 6mm approx.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wipers smearing slightly

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,700 miles

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 HFP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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