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FT61 MLJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,405 mi
Last recorded109,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 109,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 103,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FILTER. UNDERSIDE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,685 miles

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 MLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

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

Is FT61 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 MLJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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