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FT60 DWE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,473 mi
Last recorded107,473 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 107,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 103,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,614 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,754 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,687 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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FT60 DWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FT60 DWE, 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

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What year was FT60 DWE registered?

FT60 DWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is FT60 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 DWE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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