CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG60 ULZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,316 mi
Last recorded57,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 ULZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 57,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible slight blow from flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

Pass 5 Jan 2024 53,075 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,431 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,600 miles

Engine sounds a bit tappety

Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 27,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,478 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,478 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,821 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2016 16,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,431 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 12,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,690 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG60 ULZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG60 ULZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG60 ULZ?

You can check the full history of FG60 ULZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG60 ULZ registered?

FG60 ULZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is FG60 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG60 ULZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG60 ULZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG60 ULZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.