MOT Status
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183,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front and rear suspension components corrode including rear beam axle.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front and rear suspension components corrode including rear beam axle.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flxi down pipe has had weld repair (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
coolant leak
tpm light on for low pressure
wheel arch signs of corrosion. Also on tops of both sill , plastic cover sills fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of DPF (bracket) (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
n/s/r wheel arch signs of corrosion.
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
parking brake lever pulls high.
small split n/s/f outer drive shat boot (around clip)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of DPF (bracket) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
n/s/r wheel arch signs of corrosion.
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
parking brake lever pulls high.
small split n/s/f outer drive shat boot (around clip)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear left and right brakes excess bind to rear
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Bump stops perished/split
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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EA11 LWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 EA11 LWK, 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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EA11 LWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.
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