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FT61 MLO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,598 mi
Last recorded64,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,598 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

long hand brake travel

sills heavily undersealed

underbody including suspension and brake pipes heavily undersealed in prescribed areas

Fail 29 Aug 2025 64,592 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

long hand brake travel

underbody including suspension and brake pipes heavily undersealed in prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2024 55,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,761 miles

Both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 54,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight brake fluid leak O/S/R

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,066 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,131 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 48,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,759 miles

front pads getting low

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 28 Dec 2018 43,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure warning light on

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,957 miles

front pads low and discs worn

o/s/f tyre low edges

Fail 28 Dec 2017 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads low and discs worn

o/s/f tyre low edges

Pass 30 Dec 2016 32,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,031 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,879 miles

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

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

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

wipers split but still clearing screen

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

Is FT61 MLO safe to buy?

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