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FT11 LJK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 108,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 108,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 102,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,237 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded outer skin

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

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

Parking brake little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,583 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 93,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,049 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,161 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm aqnd worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm aqnd worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 72,826 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 69,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,275 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 34,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,020 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 LJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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