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FT11 UOF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,840 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2024 85,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi, central box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,932 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 82,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S rear ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable section (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions lambda on max limit 1.03

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable section coming apart (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable section coming apart (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,181 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,179 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,891 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

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 UOF 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 UOF, 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 UOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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