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FT60 VVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 VVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 98,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 98,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust pipes joints (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

sun visor defective

Fail 1 Feb 2025 94,258 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bothside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bothside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp insecure Bothside (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

sun visor defective

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,144 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 74,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,191 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 23,613 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 2011.

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