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FT11 OTG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 OTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,378 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 115,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,839 miles

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

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,850 miles

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 inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 72,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 72,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,462 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

hand brake requires adjusting

rear tyres cracking & tread distorted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 47,366 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2015 42,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 35,028 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 OTG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

FT11 OTG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is FT11 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 OTG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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