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FT61 FSS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 96,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 91,388 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,441 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,173 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,319 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 69,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap not opening unable to inspect cap & seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil level low prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,216 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine has slight misfire

Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,216 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine has slight misfire

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,978 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking within treads

Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,793 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 4 Dec 2014 22,180 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 FSS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

FT61 FSS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is FT61 FSS safe to buy?

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