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FT61 EKM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,819 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,440 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,828 miles

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 EKM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EKM, 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 EKM registered?

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

Is FT61 EKM safe to buy?

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