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116,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure
under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure
under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear bump stop / shocky cover insecure
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central Rear Seat belt buckle outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
near side wiper arm / linkage has some play
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear bump stop / shocky cover insecure
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central Rear Seat belt buckle outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
near side wiper arm / linkage has some play
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat buckle outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear bump stop / shocky cover insecure
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
tail box rusty
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear hand brake liver sticking on
tail box rusty
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm
both rear seats folded down and bottom part off seat removed from car
exhaust rusty
under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight roughness when offside front wheel is rotated
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight roughness when offside front wheel is rotated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly across tread
offside rear tyre perished
both rear brake discs corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear brake discs corroded
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A21 OJR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,898 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 A21 OJR, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A21 OJR registered?
A21 OJR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is A21 OJR safe to buy?
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