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186,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MIL light on
Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy and stiff
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output close to fail (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged and slightly uneven perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn out inner edges 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MIL light on
Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy and stiff
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output close to fail (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged and slightly uneven perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn out inner edges 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine MIL light on
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine MIL light on
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn out inner edge 185 60 14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn out inner edge 185 60 14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anit roll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated
Nearside Outer Slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anit roll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated
Nearside Outer Slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside SIDE REAPEATER DETERIORATED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
Nearside Indicator side repeater slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator side repeater slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY57 YBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AY57 YBV, 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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AY57 YBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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