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FT61 HUO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 120,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 101,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,855 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 27 Apr 2022 89,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,619 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,066 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just acceptable recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,723 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2017 61,720 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

O/S/F tyre only just legal

Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,550 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges, getting close to wear indicators

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 48,550 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges, getting close to wear indicators

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,287 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 40,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,038 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 31,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn & pads seem low.

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 HUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

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

Is FT61 HUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 HUO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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