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FT11 WEX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,594 mi
Last recorded114,594 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 92,429 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracked and has some movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracked and has some movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bottom flat seat slightly insecure

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2023 92,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracked and has some movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracked and has some movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bottom flat seat slightly insecure

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,019 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

coolant leak

Fail 9 Jun 2022 84,671 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

coolant leak

Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,357 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,192 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,998 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,994 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WEX 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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

FT11 WEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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