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FT61 EKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,764 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 57,763 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 53,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 50,213 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,600 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 41,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to 2mm legal limit

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 EKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKE, 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 EKE registered?

FT61 EKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FT61 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 EKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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