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FT11 LNR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 92,635 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 92,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,278 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,769 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,144 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 88,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,907 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,481 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 80,584 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 80,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 70,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 50,913 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Jun 2015 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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