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FT61 EGK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 105,726 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 99,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing deterioration/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight,to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion starting o/s sill

Fail 23 Oct 2024 90,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing deterioration/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated showing deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight,to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/m

n/s drl not working

slight corrosion starting o/s sill

Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.06 1/m

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,335 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush delaminated on LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.02 1/m

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,205 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.03 1/m

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,384 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play,advise replacement ()

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.00

exhaust showing slight deterioration

parking brake tall

Pass 31 Dec 2019 66,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.05

exhaust showing some deterioration

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,196 miles

both front upper strut mounts have play

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust showing slight deterioration

n/s steering rack inner joint has play/slight play

rear tyre showing perishing to treaded area

Fail 3 Jan 2019 58,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front upper strut mounts have play

exhaust dpf fitted,no emission results recorded 0.08

exhaust showing slight deterioration

n/s steering rack inner joint has play/slight play

rear tyre showing perishing to treaded area

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,522 miles

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

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

exhaust dpf fitted,no emission results

n/s front tyre wearing/wearing low on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,007 miles

tyres showing light perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,666 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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FT61 EGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT61 EGK, 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 FT61 EGK registered?

FT61 EGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is FT61 EGK safe to buy?

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