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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front - Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front - Passenger Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - ( 215/45r16 ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front - Driver Side ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - ( 215/45R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Rear - Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too high Front - Both Sides ( Bulbs Incorrectly Fitted ) (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front - Both Sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front - Passenger Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front - Driver Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front - Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front - Passenger Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - ( 215/45r16 ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front - Driver Side ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - ( 215/45R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Rear - Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in o/s steering rack end ()
emissions only just passed test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in o/s steering rack end ()
emissions only just passed test
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
bottom of engine sump rusty
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake has very slight bind
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK61 ZZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 EK61 ZZP, 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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EK61 ZZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2011.
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