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FT60 XAZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 XAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 116,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,700 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 104,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,182 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Fail 9 Jun 2022 90,182 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,315 miles

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

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

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,315 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,597 miles

Headlamps flicker when steering rocked

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 71,597 miles

Headlamps flicker when steering rocked

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left Not adjusting correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,671 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,801 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 44,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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 XAZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

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

Is FT60 XAZ safe to buy?

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