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FT60 VLO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 VLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 68,895 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 68,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,342 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,223 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,636 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,594 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 28,524 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 VLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

Is FT60 VLO safe to buy?

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