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FT11 TEY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,119 miles

Front both front tyres feathering on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fitted incorrectly and risk of damaging (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish (4.1.2 (c))

Front both front tyres feathering on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,317 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 56,314 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 40,917 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 39,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,575 miles

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

FT11 TEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is FT11 TEY safe to buy?

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