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81,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has impact damage (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, it would appear that the pressure has been low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear brake shoes require adjustment
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has impact damage (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, it would appear that the pressure has been low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
rear brake shoes require adjustment
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on back box badly corroded, and peeling away (6.1.2 (a))
some lift in n/s/f suspension top rubber mounting
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on back box badly corroded, and peeling away (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer bush, probably cause of exhaust failure ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle plus handbrake efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer bush, probably cause of exhaust failure ()
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DE11 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DE11 DWY, 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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DE11 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.
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