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98,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure ALL BRACKETS BROKEN. REPLACE (4.1.1 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
COOLANT TANK WAS EMPTY AND WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. RECOMMEND REPAIR.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front WASHER PIPE SPLIT. RECOMMEND REPAIR.
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After CAT, flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After CAT, flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack in drivers swept area longer than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wipers slightly worn
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly,
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BN57 LMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LMK, 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 LMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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