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FT11 WEO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 91,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 91,699 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2026 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,910 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front registration plate is damaged (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 79,910 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front registration plate is damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 71,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 71,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,437 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 65,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2019 58,356 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass split

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

excessive foot brake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,973 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 WEO 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 72.2%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

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

Is FT11 WEO safe to buy?

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