MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front inner tie rod has play in steering rack end joint
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside front inner tie rod has play in steering rack end joint
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyres inner edges worn/cracks perishing
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyres inner edges worn/cracks perishing
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
exhaust system deteriated
Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Emissions too clean to be detected.
Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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BN61 VPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BN61 VPL, 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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What year was BN61 VPL registered?
BN61 VPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.
Is BN61 VPL safe to buy?
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