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FT61 HVE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,682 mi
Last recorded150,682 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 150,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 150,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 126,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,430 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,514 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 79,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 70,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,261 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,260 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

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 HVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Purple 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 HVE, 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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FT61 HVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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