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FT11 YTL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 YTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 76,642 miles

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

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 59,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,128 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 57,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,336 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 53,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 49,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 46,428 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 44,567 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 44,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 39,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 24,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

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 YTL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

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

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