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FT60 VHX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,616 mi
Last recorded133,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi detteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 133,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi detteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 120,398 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 120,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,160 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

inner bushes front both deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

inner bushes front both deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,212 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,925 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 100,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Feb 2016 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,803 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints (tie rod)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts in tread deep enough to reach cord but not over 25mm in length.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 48,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts in tread deep enough to reach cord but not over 25mm in length.

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 VHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

FT60 VHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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