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FT60 KHJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,485 mi
Last recorded82,485 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 KHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 82,485 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and low in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,429 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 81,429 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 80,937 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,155 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,901 miles

Both rear coil springs are rusty

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn but the brake pads are like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush is slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over half worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush is slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,901 miles

Both rear coil springs are rusty

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn but the brake pads are like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush is slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over half worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush is slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,514 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,446 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 38,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 35,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 31,681 miles

both n/s tyres worn outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,770 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated, cracking between tread blocks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,959 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,834 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

FT60 KHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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