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FT60 WZD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 WZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 8 Feb 2019 108,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,221 miles

both front tyres wearing very low on tread edges

both rear wheels binding not detected during roller brake test

Fail 21 Feb 2018 98,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing very low on tread edges

both rear wheels binding not detected during roller brake test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,384 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,167 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2014 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,209 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 WZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

FT60 WZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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