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FT60 MVC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,258 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 110,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 94,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,678 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 56,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 50,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2018 50,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,398 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,338 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 42,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,421 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 35,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

o/s/r outer sill damaged

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 MVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

FT60 MVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2011.

Is FT60 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 MVC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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