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FT61 HZX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,462 mi
Last recorded89,462 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 62,632 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 2 Apr 2022 62,632 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Apr 2021 57,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,747 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 53,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 47,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 47,705 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,309 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,841 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,381 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 HZX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

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

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