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FT61 ELX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,562 mi
Last recorded107,562 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 107,562 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear backbox in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear backbox in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2025 103,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear backbox in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,739 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,207 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,199 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2022 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,044 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,429 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 46,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 28,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,361 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt safety pin pushed through the seat belt to stop it retracting has caused damage (5.2.2a)

all four tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 22,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,724 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 ELX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

Is FT61 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 ELX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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