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FT60 WPO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 117,416 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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 negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,123 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2025 106,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,652 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 98,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inners.

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears.

Rear both rear bump stops broken.

Fail 25 Apr 2023 96,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inners.

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears.

Rear both rear bump stops broken.

Pass 17 May 2022 94,827 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears .

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops broken.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,880 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops broken.

fuel cap seal cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,135 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one off two not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 82,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2019 82,803 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,369 miles

under tray and engine cover's fitted

wet test

Fail 10 Mar 2018 71,369 miles

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

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

under tray and engine cover's fitted

wet test

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,124 miles

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

engine covers fitted

tray's fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 49,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,422 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 WPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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