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FT11 WOV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,913 mi
Last recorded128,913 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 WOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,913 miles

both side outer sills starting to corrode

hand brake comes up high

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - repair as soon as possible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Show registration plates fitted at time of test - replace as soon as possible

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 115,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - repair as soon as possible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Show registration plates fitted at time of test - replace as soon as possible

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,582 miles

hand brake slight travel

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,440 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake limit just met

parking brake limit just met

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake limit just met

Fail 14 Jan 2021 91,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake limit just met

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,551 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 WOV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

FT11 WOV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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