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FT61 EJK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,302 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing

Fail 19 Nov 2025 140,302 miles

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

front exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 130,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 119,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,857 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,769 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,358 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 57,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 13 Dec 2016 48,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,267 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front inner brake pads half worn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 38,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front inner brake pads half worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,889 miles

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

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

both front tyres only just within limits

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 EJK 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 57.1%.

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

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