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GV11 FTP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 FTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 83,328 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 83,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm o/f front bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box got hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,507 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 62,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 54,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,580 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,580 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,562 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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GV11 FTP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV11 FTP, 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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GV11 FTP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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