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148,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear shock covers come away both rears
Offside Rear brake increase very slow compared to nearside advise adjustment
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear shock covers come away both rears
Offside Rear brake increase very slow compared to nearside advise adjustment
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
plastic under trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
n/s rear tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge
plastic under trays fitted at time of test
slight damage to windscreen
2/ damage to windscreen within mot limits
3/ o/s rear brake slighty tight
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1.off side front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover becoming perished
2.both front tyres wearing on inside edges
3.crack in near side of windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test
both front tyres wearing low on edges
damage to windscreen within mot limits at time of test
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.WIPER BLADES POOR
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.WIPER BLADES POOR
various scratches in screen
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AP57 PYV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AP57 PYV, 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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AP57 PYV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.
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