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FT61 MKA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 94,144 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,373 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 76,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge of tread & sidewall ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,560 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 57,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,578 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 32,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf wheel bearing has slight play

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 MKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

Is FT61 MKA safe to buy?

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