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FT61 FLZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,792 mi
Last recorded54,792 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 FLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,792 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,740 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S splitting from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S day running light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 41,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,211 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 FLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

FT61 FLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is FT61 FLZ safe to buy?

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