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FT11 WDF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,567 mi
Last recorded61,567 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 60,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 56,631 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,724 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount strut playiny (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 54,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,775 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 WDF 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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

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

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