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FT11 LKA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s antiroll d rubber slight worn

n/s front inner steering rack joint slight play posible rack

Fail 18 May 2026 78,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s antiroll d rubber slight worn

n/s front inner steering rack joint slight play posible rack

Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bush poor condition

Fail 28 May 2025 72,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bush poor condition

Pass 31 May 2024 63,761 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly defective

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,453 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 43,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,355 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES ARE VERY BADLY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 39,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 31,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

FT11 LKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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