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FT11 NTE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,081 mi
Last recorded154,081 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 154,081 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 154,073 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 153,753 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 147,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 147,933 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 135,128 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,839 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,746 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 NTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 NTE, 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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What year was FT11 NTE registered?

FT11 NTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is FT11 NTE safe to buy?

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