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FT61 MLK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,249 mi
Last recorded58,249 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,249 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 50,184 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 41,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,462 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 31,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,295 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,616 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 21,631 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats , unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2015 21,631 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

child seats fitted to rear seats , unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,574 miles

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 MLK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

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

Is FT61 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 MLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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