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FT61 MJK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,581 mi
Last recorded86,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,581 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 86,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls damaged, tyre has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber boot insecure.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges also worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen scored, not effecting drivers view.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,125 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,145 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

The near side rear shocker cover is getting worn.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,317 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 38,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,167 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,429 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,887 miles

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

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 MJK 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 81.3%.

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

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