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FT60 XEC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,136 mi
Last recorded133,136 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 133,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 133,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 132,076 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 123,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,812 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,810 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 71,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 61,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 45,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 45,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 39,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 32,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,384 miles

o/s mirror slightly insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2017 29,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s mirror slightly insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,968 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,712 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 XEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

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

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