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FT11 LNP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,550 mi
Last recorded119,550 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 108,710 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,258 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,473 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has long travel but reaching stop

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,460 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,333 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Cracking on sidewall and in tread no cord showing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 40,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,855 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 LNP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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