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FT11 LRO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2025 128,278 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,316 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both bump stops separated

Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,684 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rusted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 112,684 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,933 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))

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

exhaust very rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ,perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate has slight dampness

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 77,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

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 24 May 2017 57,623 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 48,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 39,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,952 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 LRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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