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FT60 MXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 80,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,357 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 53,598 miles

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

rear near side tyre slightly cracked

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,575 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield adrift

Fail 4 Jan 2020 50,549 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield adrift

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,703 miles

Offside Rear osr bump stop deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 37,633 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,272 miles

Front engine has minor oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 26,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,230 miles

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)

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 MXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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