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FT60 XDF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,954 mi
Last recorded125,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 XDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,851 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 113,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 105,076 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,858 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,858 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,088 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 44,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,405 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 36,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,520 miles

slight movement to o/s front wheel bearing

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 XDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

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

Is FT60 XDF safe to buy?

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