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146,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Advise Requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise engine management warning on dash not legal requirement pre <2008
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise Rear bracket missing/but system remains secure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod boots deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low 3mm. tyre edge’s worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipp beam bulb fault (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chiped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED NEEDS REPLACING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED NEEDS REPLACING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S N/S (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.50 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working O/S N/S (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
engine fault light displayed
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
front discs and pads seriously deteriorated advise replacement
Front tyres wearing on inner edges [o/s close to cords]
Rear tyres starting to perish
o/s and n/s front wish bone rear bushes worn and split
o/s/r shocker shows signs of oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust slightly corroded
slight bind on offside rear brake
surface rust on front wishbones and rear axle
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades worn.
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AP56 BZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 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 AP56 BZY, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AP56 BZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.
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