MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions too clean to register on test equipment
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively @ LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively @ LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing/starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing/starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin moreso than Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin moreso than Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deteriorating
Under tray fitted blocking view of some components
Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts
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DY61 YHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YHV, 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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DY61 YHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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