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FT61 ENP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,200 mi
Last recorded96,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 96,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 77,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,226 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 68,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,101 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres Cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 67,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres Cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,166 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 65,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 61,026 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,070 miles

both rear tyres perished

covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,027 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 43,027 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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 39,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,274 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 32,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,823 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tyre tread blocks.

Offside Rear cracking in tyre tread blocks.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 20,007 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 20,007 miles

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 ENP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ENP, 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 ENP registered?

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

Is FT61 ENP safe to buy?

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