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FT60 XFC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,193 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 71,193 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also movement in top mount (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 19 Feb 2025 66,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also movement in top mount (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,658 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,271 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,263 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,407 miles

undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 48,442 miles

undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,628 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,195 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,212 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 33,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 33,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,871 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 XFC 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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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