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FT61 EJX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,773 mi
Last recorded86,773 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 86,773 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 86,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,299 miles

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 81,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 81,065 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,559 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,250 miles

nearside front, lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside front, lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,244 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front, lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside front, lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 40,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 EJX registered?

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

Is FT61 EJX safe to buy?

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