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FT11 HHD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 102,224 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,981 miles

Front Front registration plate cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded within seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 68,942 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,877 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,573 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 47,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2016 40,270 miles

Nearside side repeater poor!

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,827 miles

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

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

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 HHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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