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FT60 WPR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 126,446 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,576 miles

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

handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 118,576 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 110,543 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

Fail 20 Dec 2023 110,543 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,379 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 102,804 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover loose.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,852 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 91,852 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

bonnet release tight in operation.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 85,385 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet release tight in operation.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 78,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides of vehicle. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,593 miles

handbrake has excessive free travel.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake has excessive free travel.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,147 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 23 Feb 2016 50,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,448 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 WPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

Is FT60 WPR safe to buy?

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