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FT60 MPU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,459 miles

Nearside Front main beam is very low.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake slow to respond (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Full beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded ,detached

Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake slow to respond (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Full beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded ,detached

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,562 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers detached

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded/split

Pass 21 Jan 2017 57,885 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 57,885 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,222 miles

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

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 31 Dec 2013 31,772 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 MPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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