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FT61 JBU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,716 mi
Last recorded32,716 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 32,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 27,935 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 26,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 24,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 22,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 22,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2020 21,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 20,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 18,773 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 17,192 miles

rear tyres perishing in treads

signs of oil leak from around gearbox input flanges

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 15,410 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 15,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 12,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 10,718 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 JBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

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

Is FT61 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 JBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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