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FT11 LRF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 LRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2024 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2023 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working repeater in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low on performance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

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

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,500 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,839 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 67,822 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm & worn on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,155 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,328 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 28,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,903 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 LRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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