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FT11 OMA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,292 mi
Last recorded88,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 OMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,669 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,502 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 55,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear back box outer skin corroded

could not fully inspect brake lines and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,941 miles

Central Front Could not fully inspect brake lines and fuel pipes due to covers

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 26 Jul 2016 41,112 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,112 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 33,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,796 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 OMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OMA, 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 OMA registered?

FT11 OMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is FT11 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 OMA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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