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FT11 HGN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,323 mi
Last recorded88,323 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,323 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 88,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,864 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 82,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,986 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,997 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 64,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,990 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 57,990 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,187 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,160 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake slight noise

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,031 miles

oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,066 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

age related cracks in both rear tyres

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 HGN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

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

Is FT11 HGN safe to buy?

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