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FT61 FTF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 85,849 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Offside rear brake cylinder (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,174 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 74,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,837 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 72,831 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 70,352 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,472 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,472 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,537 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,171 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,763 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit and has cracks forming in tread

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front tyre is worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit and has cracks forming in tread

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

both rear lamps painted over

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit and has cracks forming in tread

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front tyre is worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit and has cracks forming in tread

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

both rear lamps painted over

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,081 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 FTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

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

Is FT61 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 FTF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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