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FT11 LHM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 LHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 126,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 114,238 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,324 miles

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2022 104,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,564 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,632 miles

Minor corrosion to rear of exhaust

Nearside Front Minor play in wheel top to bottom

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip to nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,337 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 39,035 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 LHM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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