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FT11 TVF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,559 mi
Last recorded51,559 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 TVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 51,559 miles

Coolant leak engine

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2026 51,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded 30cm from seat mount (seat belt stalk mounted to seat) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak engine

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 49,575 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation Both fronts (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake lagging in operation Both rears (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 48,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,341 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive *NEEDS ATTENTION ASAP* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2023 47,341 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive *NEEDS ATTENTION ASAP* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap flap missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 43,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 43,298 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,478 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 41,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 25,377 miles

child's seats fitted to N/S Rear and O/S/Rear seats disallowing adult belts to be tested

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 3 May 2016 25,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child's seats fitted to N/S Rear and O/S/Rear seats disallowing adult belts to be tested

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,515 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,590 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 TVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

FT11 TVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is FT11 TVF safe to buy?

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