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FT11 WRP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,137 mi
Last recorded36,137 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 36,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2025 36,137 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2024 34,579 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 32,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 32,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,487 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 29,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished/cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2018 25,316 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished/cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,042 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,314 miles

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 7 Jun 2016 22,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,955 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 WRP 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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

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

Is FT11 WRP safe to buy?

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