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FT11 UOC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 UOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 112,114 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible no longer reflective in places (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak +reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose/corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front both side headlamp brackets damaged but appear securely fastened

Front engine oil below minimum mark

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 100,379 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 100,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 92,920 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 24 Jun 2024 92,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,147 miles

engine bay covers and underbody trays

Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,147 miles

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

engine bay covers and underbody trays

Pass 25 Jun 2022 69,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

engine bay covers and under body trays

small split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 25 Jun 2022 69,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

small split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,840 miles

All tyre treads cracking

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 39,840 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyre treads cracking

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 32,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,754 miles

Both front tyres cracking in between tread

Both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,622 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 UOC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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