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FT60 XFS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 124,462 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 120,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 116,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,983 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 111,983 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust backbox casing deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2021 107,787 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust backbox casing deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlamp damaged/broken but still supported

parking brake lever high

rear exhaust box corroded (second skin)

Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlamp damaged/broken but still supported

parking brake lever high

rear exhaust box corroded (second skin)

Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 100,065 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 100,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,832 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,411 miles

oil level low

Fail 3 Feb 2016 74,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,147 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 XFS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

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

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