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DS60 FBK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 FBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 87,144 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,799 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,486 miles

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 27 Mar 2024 76,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 25 Mar 2023 74,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,020 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o.s.r wheel buckled / heat shield loose/ service light on / rear shocker covers loose

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,328 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o.s.r wheel buckled / heat shield loose/ service light on / rear shocker covers loose

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,333 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators. service light on. child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,333 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators. service light on. child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,410 miles

o/s/ r tyre tread low / oil leak / child seat fitted rear

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,560 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

childseat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

service light on.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 29,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DS60 FBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DS60 FBK, 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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DS60 FBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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