MOT Status
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129,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside mirror casing damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside mirror casing damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
n/s rear tyre out of shape and close to legal limit
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s front tyre worn inner edge
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DU11 GZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DU11 GZD, 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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DU11 GZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.
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