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FT61 HXJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 116,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

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

boot full of rubbish and unable to inspect

Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC INNER FACE PITTED & RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 110,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC INNER FACE PITTED & RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR NOT WORKING( CHANGED BULBES.) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 101,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 101,938 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,619 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 65,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,890 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,408 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

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 HXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

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

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