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FT11 SOE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,074 mi
Last recorded31,074 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 31,074 miles

Rear exhaust back box skin corroded and peeling.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 26,263 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses

Pass 13 Sep 2023 26,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,933 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell coming away but not blowing.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 23,933 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust back box outer shell coming away but not blowing.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,894 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 22,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,840 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 SOE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

FT11 SOE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is FT11 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 SOE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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