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FT61 HUA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 54,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 54,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexipipe! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,410 miles

nearside front tyre worn near to limit!

Fail 13 Dec 2024 51,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn near to limit!

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,526 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge!

Pass 15 Dec 2022 45,407 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,890 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near to limit!

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and worn near to limit! (2011 tyre)

Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,369 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 33,360 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,279 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 23,675 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 20,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 20,420 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 HUA 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 HUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 HUA registered?

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

Is FT61 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 HUA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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