MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
slight play track rod ends
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
slight play track rod ends
brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU61 FWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 CU61 FWJ, 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 CU61 FWJ registered?
CU61 FWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2011.
Is CU61 FWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU61 FWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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