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FT60 KYG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,907 mi
Last recorded129,907 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 KYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,907 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 129,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,711 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2023 116,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 104,723 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2022 104,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 97,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 81,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 81,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury feul filler cap broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (185/6015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front bonnet open lever cable insecure

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

Nearside Front macpherson top mounting has slight play

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

Offside Front spoiler vent missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake travels high

tracking recommended

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,630 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,615 miles

Front windscreen lightly scratched.

Handbrake lever travel above 4 notches.

NSF shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

NSR light unit lens damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,118 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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 KYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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