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FT60 KJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,719 mi
Last recorded82,719 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,719 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 82,719 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,773 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and adrift in rear bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever very high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 71,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light emits red light (4.6.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever very high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 69,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,402 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Fail 3 Sep 2020 65,402 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,478 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre clamp corroded and snapped but exhaust is secure and supported

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 60,102 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

both front washer jets poor

engine light on

Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,048 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

both front washer jets poor

engine light on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KJU, 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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FT60 KJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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