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FT61 HZB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,486 mi
Last recorded109,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 109,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2025 104,466 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2021 75,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,884 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 70,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding on

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,589 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 59,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,683 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 29,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre slightly perished in tread

osf tyre distorted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre slightly perished in tread

osf tyre distorted

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 HZB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

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

Is FT61 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 HZB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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