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FT60 MYG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 98,277 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 98,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,280 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 89,985 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 89,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,319 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 84,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,516 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,537 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 65,537 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,437 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 29,437 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn away

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 MYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

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

Is FT60 MYG safe to buy?

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