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FT11 WEA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,165 mi
Last recorded104,165 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 104,165 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front corner of floor/inner sill holed and front of outer sill holed with thumb pressure when assessing condition of sill and prescribed area to seat belt ancorages (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise tyre worn and perished ()

rear shock absorber dust cover in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2025 104,154 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested aim and level device (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front corner of floor/inner sill holed and front of outer sill holed with thumb pressure when assessing condition of sill and prescribed area to seat belt ancorages (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise tyre worn and perished ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside faster to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber dust cover in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2024 96,171 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 96,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,982 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,982 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 75,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust frontpipe flexible section deteriorated and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively When wheel rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively When wheel rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,709 miles

Nearside Rear when rotated by hand nearside rear brake found to be binding slightly. recommend service /inspection.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 70,709 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))

Nearside Rear when rotated by hand nearside rear brake found to be binding slightly. recommend service /inspection.

Pass 24 May 2019 63,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 56,277 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Broken lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Broken lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing slightly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,953 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 WEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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