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FT11 WUK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 WUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 85,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 78,528 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 78,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 74,483 miles

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

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

Pass 27 May 2022 69,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,049 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2019 56,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

parkbrake effort only just met requirements system requires service or repair

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2018 49,620 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sump corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 42,154 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 27 May 2016 35,613 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 35,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,084 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,780 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 WUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

FT11 WUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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