MOT Status
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85,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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DY61 YAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 DY61 YAJ, 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 DY61 YAJ registered?
DY61 YAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.
Is DY61 YAJ safe to buy?
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