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FIG 8968

2011 Volkswagen Polo S 60

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,931 mi
Last recorded60,931 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 8968
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo S 60
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,931 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 60,930 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 53,171 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 53,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 39,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,074 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo S 60?

Based on 9,213 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
5,527
Miles/Year
1,411
On UK Roads
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FIG 8968 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo S 60 in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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What year was FIG 8968 registered?

FIG 8968 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo S 60, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is FIG 8968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 8968 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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