MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dashboard warnings illuminated
Exhaust system and clamp corroded
Offside Front Upper lift at macpherson strut mount
Service due?
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment easily pulls onto stop (1.1.6 (c))
Dashboard warnings illuminated
Exhaust system and clamp corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper lift at macpherson strut mount
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside steering arm has slight play at ball joint
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT61 EGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FT61 EGF, 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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How do I check the history of FT61 EGF?
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What year was FT61 EGF registered?
FT61 EGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.
Is FT61 EGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT61 EGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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