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FT11 UHD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,921 mi
Last recorded45,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 43,833 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust flexi section and exhaust system deteriorating.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Spare tyre pressure low

Travel parking brake

Fail 7 Feb 2024 43,833 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust flexi section and exhaust system deteriorating.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Spare tyre pressure low

Travel parking brake

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,322 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play and knock ()

auxiliary drive belt fraying slightly

exhaust deteriorating

parking brake travel

spare tyre pressure seems low

Fail 14 Dec 2022 42,322 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play and knock ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

auxiliary drive belt fraying slightly

exhaust deteriorating

parking brake travel

spare tyre pressure seems low

Pass 7 Dec 2021 40,203 miles

Front Inner N/S & O/S lower suspension arm bushes perishing / deteriorating

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight nock from Both rear shock absorbers

Travel handbrake

Fail 8 Nov 2021 40,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock absorbers seem weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / radial cracks between tread recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing radial cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / radial cracks between tread recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing radial cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating

knock from both rear shock absorbers

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

auxiliary drive belt fraying slightly

both front lower suspension arms bushes perishing slightly

oil level high

parking brake travel

power steering hose to steering rack damp RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,973 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 35,973 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,061 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

O/S headlamp aim -- just acceptable --on lower level

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

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

Play in suspension top mount

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2018 34,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

O/S headlamp aim -- just acceptable --on lower level

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in suspension top mount

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,175 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 175/70 TR14 Conti

Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,175 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre size 175/70 TR14 Conti

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,505 miles

front coil springs not quite positioned or seated correctly

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 UHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UHD, 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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FT11 UHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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