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FT11 HGL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,827 mi
Last recorded74,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 74,827 miles

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

waxoyled

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread silghtly worn on outer side edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread silghtly worn on outer side edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner side edge

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 66,795 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner side edge

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 56,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 53,637 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 53,637 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 46,512 miles

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 Nov 2018 46,512 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2017 39,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension arm bush has separation but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and both rear tyres slight cracking in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear wiper split

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 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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