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FT60 WXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,683 mi
Last recorded58,683 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 58,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,372 miles

Exhaust - rear silencer deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,025 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 51,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn/bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 43,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,748 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 37,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,601 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 33,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,705 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 21,220 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 WXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

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

Is FT60 WXS safe to buy?

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