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FT11 JCY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,722 mi
Last recorded38,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 JCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 38,722 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,914 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 31,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 29,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 25,377 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 21,563 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 18,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 15,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,645 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 7,584 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread, cords not exposed at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage, cords not exposed at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

FT11 JCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is FT11 JCY safe to buy?

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