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FT11 WBJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,512 mi
Last recorded55,512 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 WBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,512 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,323 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,149 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,907 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 21,183 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 WBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

FT11 WBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is FT11 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 WBJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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