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FT60 VPG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 126,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flex blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture exhaust rubbing on brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 123,639 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2023 123,639 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Side Light Bulb, Replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 117,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 117,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 109,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,221 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 69,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed prior to test

slight oil seepage

Fail 11 May 2016 59,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed prior to test

slight oil seepage

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,546 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 VPG 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 64.3%.

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 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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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