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FT11 UKF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded / scratched, beam image / light intensity just visible for testing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded / scratched, beam image / light intensity just visible for testing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe & Silencer Tail Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,027 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,967 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,467 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe separation. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 79,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe separation. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 71,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,841 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F O/S/F N/S/R tyres all low on tread

O/S/R tyre cracking inbetween the tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,367 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

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

Is FT11 UKF safe to buy?

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