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FT61 FTD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,855 mi
Last recorded155,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 FTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 155,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 155,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 11 Jan 2025 137,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,044 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 110,018 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected t. control arm/t rod linkage (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exaust flexi pipe detiorated

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,484 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 97,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected track control arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exaust flexi pipe detrated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,230 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 52,779 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,346 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 FTD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

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

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