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FT61 ENV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 103,513 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,411 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,181 miles

front exhaust flexy slightly blowing

near side front side suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,239 miles

front exhaust flexy damaged and blowing

near side front and off side front tyres wearing on inner edge

off side front wishbone bush play

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,884 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,497 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,497 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,615 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 ENV 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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

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

Is FT61 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 ENV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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