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FT60 MYO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,803 mi
Last recorded185,803 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 MYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 185,803 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 185,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 188,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 188,765 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 180,298 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 178,122 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 178,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 174,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 142,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 14,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,919 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,614 miles

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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 MYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

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

Is FT60 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 MYO 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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