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FT60 XEM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 132,206 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 123,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 123,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 113,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 May 2023 113,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2022 102,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 102,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 91,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 85,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 75,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,265 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 65,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,901 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 55,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.31mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.49mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XEM 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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

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

Is FT60 XEM safe to buy?

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