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FT61 LKP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,241 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,565 miles

Chip in window screen zone B

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,183 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,587 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,831 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 LKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

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

Is FT61 LKP safe to buy?

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