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FT61 MKJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,693 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

O/S Outer sill corroded outside of seat belt prescribed area .

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,759 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,759 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 105,760 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock/spring axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

front subframe corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 103,608 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded.

n/s rear outer metal brake pipe becoming corroded.

upper part of sills becoming corroded .

Fail 18 May 2023 103,608 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded.

n/s rear outer metal brake pipe becoming corroded.

upper part of sills becoming corroded .

Pass 20 May 2022 100,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

offside outersill corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 100,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside outersill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 98,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,430 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,648 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 71,574 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,533 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,840 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,505 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 32,505 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

FT61 MKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is FT61 MKJ safe to buy?

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