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FT61 LVJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 107,358 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 107,355 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2022 103,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,119 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel / advise inspection /adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,980 miles

parking brake reserve travel advise inspection /adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,055 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,053 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES BALD AND SIDEWALL CUT185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,170 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 67,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge 185/60/15

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 37,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

FT61 LVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FT61 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 LVJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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