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FT11 LOJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,925 miles

Rear tail silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,574 miles

exhaust rear tail silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,236 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 44,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,082 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 91,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,057 miles

Nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 19,501 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe possible slightly kinked

Nearside rear outer sill is damaged

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 19,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe possible slightly kinked

Nearside rear outer sill is damaged

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 17,769 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Slight damage on nearside front tyre

Slight deteroiration on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,978 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 LOJ 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 86.7%.

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 LOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT11 LOJ registered?

FT11 LOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is FT11 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 LOJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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