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FT60 VNW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,012 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mounting bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mounting bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint slight damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in both nearside and offside top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 125,026 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 70 R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 70 R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint slight damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in both nearside and offside top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 117,155 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift/wear in top mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 175 70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,619 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 88,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center of tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,755 miles

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,755 miles

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

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,898 miles

Fuel seal starting to crack

Light scratching on windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,023 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 VNW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

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

Is FT60 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 VNW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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