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FT11 YTR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 YTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2026 93,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 90,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 85,263 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 85,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 80,302 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2022 73,657 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 66,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 61,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,105 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,916 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 45,915 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 39,239 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 39,239 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 32,922 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 32,922 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 27,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,797 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 YTR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

FT11 YTR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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