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FT60 GKF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,064 mi
Last recorded193,064 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 GKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 193,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 185,392 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 174,078 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shocker weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear shocker weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2021 173,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 147,078 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 147,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,094 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,092 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,954 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,517 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 69,517 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,538 miles

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

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 GKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FT60 GKF, 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 FT60 GKF registered?

FT60 GKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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