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FT61 LUL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,562 mi
Last recorded95,562 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 LUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,562 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 95,561 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,204 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 85,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,767 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 79,767 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,947 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 69,422 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,642 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,485 miles

lip on front discs

offside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

lip on front discs

offside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lip on front discs

nearside rear bump stop starting to perrish

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,318 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 LUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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