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FT11 WFC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,447 mi
Last recorded82,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 82,447 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,908 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,204 miles

Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) b.s

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sills signs of repairs

Pass 8 Jun 2023 70,422 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 70,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,037 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Fail 13 Oct 2020 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 1 May 2019 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf and Nsf, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,335 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 16 Jun 2017 37,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,265 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 24,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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