MOT Status
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90,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at minimum - 16% - no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded & detriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lamp light intensity slightly reduced, has tape applied to lens but is still visible from the offside rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded & deteriorated
Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside VIN displayed in windscreen missing, but both VIN numbers displayed in engine bay present & clearly legible
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside repeater lamp lens slightly obscured by previous deteriorated tape application & light intensity slightly reduced, but is still visible 1m from rear bumper
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated
Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate ahs a sharp edge` (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate damaged & letter 'F' incomplete (0.1 (d))
Nearside VIN displayed in windscreen missing, but both VIN numbers displayed in engine bay present & clearly legible
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside repeater lamp lens slightly obscured by previous deteriorated tape application & light intensity slightly reduced, but is still visible 1m from rear bumper
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts PRS, wheel speed sensor cable not secured, re-secured cable, no further fault found (4.11 (a) (iii))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front VIN number in windscreen missing, but both VIN numbers in engine bay are present.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front VIN number in windscreen missing, but both VIN numbers in engine bay are present.
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre small nail near outer shoulder ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front VIN number in windscreen missing, but both VIN numbers in engine bay are present and clearly legible
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished & cracked outer shoulder but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre small nail near outer shoulder ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front VIN number in windscreen missing, but both VIN numbers in engine bay are present and clearly legible
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished & cracked outer shoulder but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective appears underinflated ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack
Offside front drop link gaitor starting to crack
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MIRROR AND SIDE REPEATER (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Both front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded
Both front wipers are starting to smear
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack
Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder
Offside front drop link gaitor starting to crack
Oil and coolant levels low
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre minor cracks
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre minor cracks
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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BN57 FSA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 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 BN57 FSA, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BN57 FSA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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