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FT60 VMP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,198 mi
Last recorded101,198 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 101,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 101,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,383 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 89,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,998 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 84,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 82,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,084 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

advise front discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,959 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 25,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VMP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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