2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FT11 ETL
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2011. Recorded mileage 92,157 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FT11 ETL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 92,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FT11 ETL Mileage History
- 06/05/202273,843 mi
- 18/05/202382,062 mi+8,219 mi
- 24/05/202382,121 mi+59 mi
- 21/05/202491,911 mi+9,790 mi
- 29/05/202492,157 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 8,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT11 ETL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (FT11 ETL) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional and mounted in wrong direction - al”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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