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FT61 HZW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,819 mi
Last recorded78,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 78,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 67,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,598 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 62,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front back plates corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front back plates corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,866 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,866 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 52,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,211 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 21,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

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

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