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FT61 MJE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 106,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 106,098 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,394 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,394 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,890 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI CASING DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,537 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI CASING DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Dec 2017 66,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,857 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 38,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 MJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 MJE registered?

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

Is FT61 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 MJE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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