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FT60 WXZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,570 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,292 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,772 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 68,771 miles

Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,115 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,717 miles

under trays fitted

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,874 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads 75% worn

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 32,235 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake req adjusting

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 WXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT60 WXZ registered?

FT60 WXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 2011.

Is FT60 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 WXZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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