MOT Status
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137,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking both sides geater (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and pershing cracks (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides front steering gaters (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and slight pershing cracks
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
All Round 4 Brake disc Are Corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet release stiff
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BJ61 YGH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.
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