MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure and corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hand brake lever has very little reserve left but brake working ok
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded
vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable components
Exhaust system insecure and corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hand brake lever has very little reserve left but brake working ok
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded
vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tps light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
tps light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
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DE61 YJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DE61 YJO, 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 DE61 YJO registered?
DE61 YJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2011.
Is DE61 YJO safe to buy?
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