MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessive blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear Axle corroding
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section back (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Centre exhaust clamp broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust clamp broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
TPMS LIGHT ON
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroding
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres cracking in tred
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres cracking in tred
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)
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DF61 ACX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DF61 ACX, 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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DF61 ACX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.
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