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FT61 HUJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,054 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 103,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 97,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 May 2024 97,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 91,604 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2022 86,144 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,238 miles

rear tyres getting low

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

rear shocks very damp

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,209 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rusty

nsr shock damp

osr shock wet

osr tyre getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2020 75,199 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rusty

nsr shock damp

osr shock wet

osr tyre getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,295 miles

Offside Rear getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,356 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,905 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,635 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 HUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

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

Is FT61 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 HUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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