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FT11 OPP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,010 mi
Last recorded146,010 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 OPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 146,010 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 146,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 135,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear service and parking brake efforts lower than n/s/r

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear service and parking brake efforts lower than n/s/r

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,555 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 97,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,759 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,390 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 48,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 39,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,595 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 OPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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