2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FT60 XDY
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 100,175 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT60 XDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 100,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT60 XDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (FT60 XDY) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3”.
FT60 XDY Mileage History
- 07/11/202474,620 mi
- 18/11/202587,955 mi+13,335 mi
- 18/11/202587,955 mi
- 01/10/2026100,174 mi+12,219 mi
- 08/10/2026100,175 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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