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FT60 XDY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,955 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 18 Nov 2025 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s rack end

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 74,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 61,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake has low effort

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,766 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 37,766 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,392 miles

bodywork damage to n/s/r of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,542 miles

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 XDY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

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

Is FT60 XDY safe to buy?

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