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FT60 WZR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,315 mi
Last recorded175,315 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 175,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 175,189 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 172,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 168,786 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil On Under Tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2020 159,404 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust blow flexy

Fail 7 Jan 2020 159,399 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust blow flexy

Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,736 miles

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

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

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

no emissions detected

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,673 miles

No emissions when tested

Offside Front steering rack end play

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,654 miles

No emissions emitted due to DPF filter

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,832 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,832 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

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 WZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

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

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