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FT61 HXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,379 mi
Last recorded32,379 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 32,379 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 30,913 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 29,279 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 28,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 26,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer brake pad friction material has small crack

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 23,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 21,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,753 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slit but no cords or plys exposed.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 11,147 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 HXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

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

Is FT61 HXA safe to buy?

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