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FT11 NSZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,181 mi
Last recorded95,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 NSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,181 miles

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

Handbrake high

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 95,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake high

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,319 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,033 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 79,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 71,526 miles

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE HAS SLIGHT BLOW FROM IT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 62,662 miles

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED

Fail 11 May 2018 62,662 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR LEAK BETWEEN FRONT AND MIDDLE PIPE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE FROM FRONT PIPE TO MIDDLE PIPE BROKEN (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported SLEEVE BROKEN FORM FRONT PIPE TO MIDDLE PIPE (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L ON DASH BOARD

Items removed from driver's view prior to test TAX DISC HOLDER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECK

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2017 51,591 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency at minimum requirement, 16%. Suggest further investigation

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,637 miles

Exhaust silencer box is very corroded.

N/s/rear and o/s rear tyres are cracking in the tread.

Under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,643 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,031 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 NSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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