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FD60 SKO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD60 SKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,701 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 148,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 141,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on inside also outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector sticker fitted. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on inside also outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 141,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Daytime running lamp is not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on inside also outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on inside also outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 119,593 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,110 miles

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

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

emission too clean to register a result

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside DRL inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside DRL inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,374 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,162 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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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FD60 SKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD60 SKO, 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 FD60 SKO registered?

FD60 SKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is FD60 SKO safe to buy?

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