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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe corroding
underside general condition - corroding
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust flexi pipe corroding
underside general condition - corroding
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR LOWER OUTER SEAL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETURN.
BOTH FRONT WHEELS STARTING TO BIND.
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE.
CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSOBERS AND BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS.
CORROSION ON VARIUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE CORRODED.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC HAS WELDED IT SELF TO CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
MANY OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NEARSIDE REAR LOWER OUTER SEAL OUTER COVERING CORRODED HAS A DOUBLE SKIN. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PETROL FLAP BROKEN.
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD WELDING REPAIRS.
UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A ACCURATE EMISSONS TEST DUE TO LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX.
BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE.
CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS AND BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS.
CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SEAL.
CORROSION ON VARIOUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.
DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.
EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS SUSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO BE WEARING.
ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WAS ON AND THEN WENT OFF.
HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL VERY HIGH.
MANY OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX.
OFFSIDE REAR STOP LIGHT IMAGE SLIGHTLY DULL.
SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST.
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD WELDING REPAIRS.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
general under body corrosion
rear number plate damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front wipers smearing
underbody corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers slightly smearing
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle surface corrosion
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers slightly smearing
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight corrosion front and rear
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight corrosion front and rear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres worn low on inner edges Exhaust system outer skin heavilly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres worn low on inner edges Exhaust system outer skin heavilly corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres 2mm
front brake pads 3000 miles
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre @3mm
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AAY 266B is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 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 AAY 266B, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AAY 266B is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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