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FT11 WMY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,847 mi
Last recorded103,847 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 103,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,500 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 86,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 71,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,786 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,814 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 49,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,204 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 32,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WMY 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 68.8%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

FT11 WMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is FT11 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 WMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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