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2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration FT61LLM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 18 Jan 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 96,515 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2027 4 Jun 202616 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,936 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026 4 Jun 202610 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,812 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025 4 Jun 202625 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,514 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,081 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- TPM light on dash
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Also boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- TPM light on dash
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,013 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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 Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates an under inflated tyre
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,136 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 4 Jun 20265 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019 4 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,425 MI
4 Jun 202614 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,020 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018 4 Jun 202619 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,122 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake sticking
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,409 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- items removed drivers view
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- items removed drivers view
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,531 MI
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FT61LLM was registered on 2011-12-22
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