MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Back box corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule General (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever travel
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Corroded..
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BONDING FAILING.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BONDING FAILING.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Inner Edge.. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Lagging.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
EXHAUST CORRODED...
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED... (7.1.1 (a) (i))
EXHAUST CORRODED...
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DUSTCOVER SPLIT/PERRISHED... (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EXHAUST CORRODED..
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL... (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST CORRODED..
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD ON BOTH EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD ON BOTH EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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BN61 YSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 BN61 YSF, 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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BN61 YSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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