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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
long handbrake travel
Engine coolant below minimum mark
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))
oil level low
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
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BK61 YCH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2011.
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