MOT Status
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91,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside 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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (3.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe - round flexible join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe - round flexible join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts - worn more on inner edge - slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside headlight bracket cracked
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front section of the outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside headlight bracket cracked
Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Presented with rear seats down.
Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lack of power at low engine speed. (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake low effort. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Presented with rear seats down.
Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear suspension bump stops worn
Front wipers worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AY61 YFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 AY61 YFV, 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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AY61 YFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.
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