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FT60 VJD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,657 miles

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 75,657 miles

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 65,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 53,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 53,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,099 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear near to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,574 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,879 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 VJD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJD, 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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FT60 VJD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2011.

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