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FT11 WFY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,733 mi
Last recorded70,733 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 WFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,733 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 70,733 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 68,513 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 67,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,238 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 26 Sep 2022 67,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 59,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,377 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,470 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 WFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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