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FT60 WWO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,111 mi
Last recorded79,111 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 79,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 77,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 65,689 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,146 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,145 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 53,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,141 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 WWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WWO, 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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What year was FT60 WWO registered?

FT60 WWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is FT60 WWO safe to buy?

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