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140,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear light unit lens damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, change soon (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)
mil and tpm warning lights on.
outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)
mil and tpm warning lights on.
outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.
Engine warning light on
NS head lamp beam pattern poor
NSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
Cat heat shield insecure
NSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
OSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
OSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
Window tints fitted
Cat heat shield insecure
Engine warning light on
NS head lamp beam pattern poor
NSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
NSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
OSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
OSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
Window tints fitted
Both N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition
N/S/F & O/S/F ABS looms poorly routed / secured
N/S/R tyre worn to limit of 1.6 mm on inner edge
Both front ABS looms poorly routed & secured
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
Both rear suspension bump stops in slightly poor condition
Uneven wear to N/S/R tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front ABS looms poorly routed & secured
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
Both rear suspension bump stops in slightly poor condition
Uneven wear to N/S/R tyre
Both front ABS looms poorly secured to struts
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
O/S/F tyre worn to limit on inner edge
Rear bump stops in poor condition
Suspension appears lower than standard
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
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C8 KCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C8 KCY, 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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C8 KCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 January 2007.
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