MOT Status
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82,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear park brake performance just met requirement
hand brake leaver has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear park brake performance just met requirement
hand brake leaver has little reserve travel
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre low 2mm
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre low 2mm
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
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AV61 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AV61 ELJ, 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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AV61 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2011.
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