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FT61 MHJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,827 mi
Last recorded53,827 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 53,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 51,911 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 49,793 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 47,562 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 45,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 42,258 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 39,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 34,623 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,181 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low 2.5 mm

Offside Front tyre worn low 2.5 mm

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,166 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Dec 2015 23,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2015 20,625 miles

headlight switch faulty front fog lights on all the time

nearside front tyre worn l;ow 3 m

Fail 3 Jan 2015 20,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlight switch faulty front fog lights on all the time

nearside front tyre worn l;ow 3 m

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 MHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

FT61 MHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is FT61 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 MHJ 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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