MOT Status
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148,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil L and R (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change tyre ASAP advice costumer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both front shock absorber's slight misting of oil
Nearside front inner track arm ball joint has slight play
Offside front tyre worn inside edge
Both front shock absorber's slight misting of oil
Nearside front inner track arm ball joint has slight play
Offside front tyre worn inside edge
Front flexi pipe deteriorated. New one advised soon
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS57 FWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DS57 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DS57 FWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.
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