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FT61 LKN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,711 mi
Last recorded61,711 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 61,711 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 61,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 59,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,799 miles

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 2 Dec 2022 55,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,490 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 50,490 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,878 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Dec 2019 48,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp leveler not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,590 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 46,590 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs done kd adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,939 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 40,624 miles

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to test seatbelt.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 40,624 miles

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to test seatbelt.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,848 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LKN, 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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FT61 LKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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