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FT60 MYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,821 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 74,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 63,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and wearing close to the limit

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,331 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,558 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,984 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 43,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 35,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,569 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 MYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT60 MYC?

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What year was FT60 MYC registered?

FT60 MYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is FT60 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 MYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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