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FT11 WFB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,796 mi
Last recorded108,796 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 105,174 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 105,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 104,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 100,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 89,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,403 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

long travel on handbrake lever advise getting adjusted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 69,463 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 69,463 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,526 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust flexi mesh split

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin split

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust flexi mesh split

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin split

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking

Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has excessive cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 55,761 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,321 miles

both rear tyres low on tread and both heavily cracked in tread

Fail 6 Jun 2014 37,321 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on tread and both heavily cracked in tread

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 WFB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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