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FT60 XDW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,544 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 99,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 90,813 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2023 92,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,085 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,508 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2019 70,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,748 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,748 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,013 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in the tread

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear wiper blade u\s

Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking in the tread

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear wiper blade u\s

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 XDW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

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

Is FT60 XDW safe to buy?

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