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Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished inside tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted some items not visible for test.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers cover loose.
Rear exhaust back box corroded.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust rear section heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust rear section heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Exhaust corroded
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
engine cover & undertrays fitted
exhaust flex deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
engine cover & undertrays fitted
exhaust flex deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear exhaust silencer corroded not blowing
spare tyre defective
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear exhaust silencer corroded not blowing
spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished
rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished
rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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A3 BER is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,089 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 A3 BER, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A3 BER is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2004.
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