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FT60 XDC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,072 mi
Last recorded124,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 124,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 109,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,984 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,273 miles

Passenger door has a slight play but not insecure or loose

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,169 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,261 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 43,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2014 29,102 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDC, 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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FT60 XDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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