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FT60 MXM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 66,831 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in nearside and offside steering tie rods ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,316 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 56,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,232 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisy.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,766 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,766 miles

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

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 cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre on about 3mm.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 38,329 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low and some wear on discs.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,224 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 31,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,343 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 MXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

FT60 MXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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