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FT11 WEC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 93,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 93,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,303 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

slight lift n/s/f strut top mount

Fail 17 Jun 2025 87,303 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

slight lift n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,466 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,547 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,351 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 49,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2017 49,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,227 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle stiff to open

Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle stiff to open

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,296 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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 WEC 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 76.5%.

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 WEC, 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 WEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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