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126,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Both n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts minor play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Both n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts minor play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres completely smooth on inner edge
Fuel filter looks damp
Hand brake is high
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres completely smooth on inner edge
Fuel filter looks damp
Hand brake is high
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front strut leaking slight
Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BD11 OVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 BD11 OVY, 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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BD11 OVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2011.
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