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FT11 XPK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,748 mi
Last recorded40,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 XPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,748 miles

engine management light on

glow plug light on

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

eml light on

glow plug light on

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

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

Is FT11 XPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 XPK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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