MOT Status
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124,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading
Hand brake lever is slight slack / need adjustment / repair
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading
Hand brake lever is slight slack / need adjustment / repair
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyres worn on inside edges and slightly perished in tread area
Nearside Rear screw in tyre and worn on inside edge and will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track-control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear shock-absorber bump stops are detached
aftermarket diesel particulate filter fitted
handbrake would benefit from adjustment of the cable
Front tyres worn on inside edges and slightly perished in tread area
Nearside Rear screw in tyre and worn on inside edge and will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track-control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear shock-absorber bump stops are detached
aftermarket diesel particulate filter fitted
handbrake would benefit from adjustment of the cable
Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Front brake pads are getting low
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
front & rear brake discs are scored / worn / corroded
front & rear brake pads are getting low
front & rear brakes are binding slightly
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
front & rear brake discs are scored / worn / corroded
front & rear brake pads are getting low
front & rear brakes are binding slightly
Slight wear on all discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Clean emissions test.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Clean emissions test.
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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AK61 SYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AK61 SYA, 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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AK61 SYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2012.
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