MOT Status
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110,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
parking brake would benefit from an adjustment
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs
rear axle bushes splitting and perished
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Front Exhaust system insecure flexable (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs
rear axle bushes splitting and perished
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Brake fluid is dark
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid is dark
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
CORROSION to nearside + offside rear brake ferrules
Corrosion to offside outer sill
Nearside + offside front indicators turning white
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
CORROSION to nearside + offside rear brake ferrules
Corrosion to offside outer sill
Nearside + offside front indicators turning white
Travel on parking brake
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside mirror damaged
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside mirror damaged
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)
different size tyres fitted front to rear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
different size tyres fitted front to rear
n/s door trim insecure
n/s+o/s front wishbone rear bushes split + worn
larger tyres fitted to front of car
n/s+o/s front wishbone/rear bushes deteriorating
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
larger tyres fitted to front of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door trim insecure
o/s mirror damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s door trim insecure
o/s mirror damaged
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CA56 XRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 CA56 XRU, 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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CA56 XRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2007.
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