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FT60 VNY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,508 mi
Last recorded74,508 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 74,506 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sliencer outer cover corroded and loose (not leaking)

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,586 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 26,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 24,500 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 VNY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT60 VNY registered?

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

Is FT60 VNY safe to buy?

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