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DS60 FFT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,906 mi
Last recorded130,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,906 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 130,905 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (centre) (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 65,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,868 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 63,864 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,920 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os spring platforms on rear beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os: minor cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both ns and os shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 25 Jan 2023 61,920 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os spring platforms on rear beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os: minor cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both ns and os shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,994 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split / insecure / missing

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources os 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring platforms on rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

fuel cap seal cracked but maintaining a positive seal at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,037 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

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

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

Under vehicle trays, covers and heat shields fitted, obscuring view to testable items

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked but maintaining a positive seal at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 23 Jan 2020 56,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked but maintaining a positive seal at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,344 miles

front brakes slightly pitted

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit >>>> ON 2mm <<<< (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,168 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,694 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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DS60 FFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FFT, 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 DS60 FFT registered?

DS60 FFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 2011.

Is DS60 FFT safe to buy?

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