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FT11 WRO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,066 mi
Last recorded109,066 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 WRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 109,066 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 109,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 88,610 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear rear wiper not clearing screen (no rubber left)

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,295 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 64,427 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 64,427 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 54,983 miles

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Front number plate damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 May 2018 54,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2017 45,776 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges

rear tyres perished on side walls

offside front tyre perished on side wall

Fail 18 May 2017 45,776 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges

rear tyres perished on side walls

offside front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 20 May 2016 36,993 miles

offside front tyre starting to perrish in tread

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

slight lip on front discs

Pass 23 May 2015 28,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Jun 2014 26,932 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 WRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

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

Is FT11 WRO safe to buy?

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