MOT Status
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83,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust backbox corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Front tyres cracked
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear bumper damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres cracked
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear bumper damaged
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside and Offside ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside and Offside ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM / OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF / 195/55VR15 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / 195/55VR15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Number plate lamp very dim, barely working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
all 4 tyres slightly perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all 4 tyres slightly perished
front and rear tyres slightly perishing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO11 GYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 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 AO11 GYK, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AO11 GYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.
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