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FT11 YAK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 YAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 61,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,663 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre had no air and has been ran flat

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,324 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

unable to fully check wiperblades as washers inop

Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,290 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread 195/55/15

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 YAK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

FT11 YAK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is FT11 YAK safe to buy?

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