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FT11 YSP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 105,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2020 101,016 miles

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

Offside Rear slight diesel leak at fuel filter

wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 96,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread, repairable ()

Front Winter tyres fitted

Handbrake at the top of available travel, adjustment required

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop come adrift from cracking

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 25 May 2017 70,777 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Phone holder and dash cam in windscreen.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,562 miles

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

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,562 miles

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

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone bracket (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,940 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,561 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 YSP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

FT11 YSP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is FT11 YSP safe to buy?

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