MOT Status
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90,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops worn
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
both rear bump stops worn
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops worn
rear exhaust outer skin corrodded
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding un able to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops worn
rear exhaust outer skin corrodded
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 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))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 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))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear silencer corrodded
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both o/s tyres tread cracking
Has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt
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BK61 JBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BK61 JBY, 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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BK61 JBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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