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FT61 HVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,307 miles

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

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

both front tyre's starting to wear on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,584 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,239 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,421 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread and cracking in treads and sidewalls 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 35,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread and cracking in treads and sidewalls 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,027 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,226 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 17 Dec 2015 24,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,680 miles

Front wipers starting to split.

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 HVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

FT61 HVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FT61 HVY safe to buy?

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