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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
nsr and osr quarter panels have damage
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
nsr and osr quarter panels have damage
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split and misshaped (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both nearside and offside panels/wings have damage
Front wipers poor.
Fuel flap missing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Mountings loose. Still operates as intended. (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front wipers poor.
Fuel flap missing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Mountings loose. Still operates as intended. (1.1.6 (d))
park brake lever mountings loose/insecure,but still functions as intended
tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
park brake lever mountings loose/insecure,but still functions as intended
tyre pressure warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AJ62 EMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,602 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 AJ62 EMK, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AJ62 EMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2012.
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