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FT60 VLV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,063 mi
Last recorded33,063 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 31,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 28,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 25,187 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,693 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 23,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,538 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 20,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,239 miles

ADVISE, nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,354 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 VLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

FT60 VLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 2011.

Is FT60 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 VLV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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