MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust system corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Bumper Damaged
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Door mirror cowling damaged
Rear Bumper damaged
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear bumper cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front tyre getting low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front tyre getting low
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ61 YDY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YDY, 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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What year was BJ61 YDY registered?
BJ61 YDY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2011.
Is BJ61 YDY safe to buy?
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