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FT11 JJF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 JJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 113,730 miles

Offside Front sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at pass limit, replace soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, TD 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,782 miles

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

o/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 30 May 2024 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f coil spring and top mounting are not seated correctly. requires further investigation

o/s wiper blade starting to smear

o/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2023 96,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,879 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 43,807 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,442 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 26,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 17,644 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 JJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

FT11 JJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is FT11 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 JJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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