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FT60 WZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 WZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 101,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 101,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 80,768 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges wearing and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing and inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 16 Jun 2023 76,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges wearing and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing and inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 73,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,634 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,758 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 WZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for FT60 WZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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