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corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight corrosion to suspension components
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to rear axle beam
slight corrosion to front subframe
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to rear axle beam
slight corrosion to front subframe
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Handbrake lever has high travel
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust outer skin peeling
Slight lag on n/s/r during brake test
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Handbrake lever has high travel
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle slightly corroded around spring mounting points
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly insecure
Slight lag on n/s/r during brake test
Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight grabbing (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S also cracking/perished. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Signs of injector leaking (engine cover in place, unable to inspect properly)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight grabbing (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S also cracking/perished. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Signs of injector leaking (engine cover in place, unable to inspect properly)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read 46% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side slow to read (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Axial arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Axial arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BJ61 BYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BJ61 BYP, 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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BJ61 BYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2011.
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