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FT11 OPU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 67,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,632 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,666 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight damage on windscreen, sight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2021 62,266 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight damage on windscreen, sight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,338 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 60,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

accident damage front end

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,378 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Spare tyre defective flat & off rim ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive play up & down (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting(s) broken (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle damaged & leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Spare tyre defective flat & off rim ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 40,610 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 OPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

FT11 OPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is FT11 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 OPU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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