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FT61 JCO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 JCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,301 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,618 miles

Offside Front stut top mount slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,490 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 71,548 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,913 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine sump pan dented/scraped

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,399 miles

long handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,398 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low also worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

long handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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 JCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

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

Is FT61 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 JCO 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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