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FT11 WFA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,093 mi
Last recorded81,093 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,093 miles

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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 12 Feb 2025 68,205 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre treads slightly worn on inner edge and treads getting down

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Front tyre treads slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,978 miles

Nearside Outer body sill panels corroding

Nearside Rear tyre treads getting down on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a thorn in inner side wall

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

both plastic head lights units deteriorated output reducing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edge areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,436 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slight cracking in between tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,176 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 WFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

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

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