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FT11 LNN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 LNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 95,576 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 95,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 88,761 miles

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

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting slight play

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 3mm of tread left

Offside Rear 3mm of tread left

Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 3mm of tread left

Offside Rear 3mm of tread left

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,842 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

impact damage o/s sill

Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

impact damage o/s sill

Pass 20 May 2014 30,153 miles

park brake lever high travel

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 LNN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LNN, 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 LNN registered?

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

Is FT11 LNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 LNN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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