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FP60 VFS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP60 VFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 83,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Door handle damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2026 83,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Door handle damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,938 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,817 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 82,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working X2 no plate light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,897 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,392 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belt not tested .

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,825 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 64,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades split / smearing screen 16" 24" flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2. 1 mm centre tread band . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1.9 mm centre tread band . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread band 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear unable too test n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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FP60 VFS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 FP60 VFS, 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 FP60 VFS registered?

FP60 VFS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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