MOT Status
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91,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust deteriorated at flexi
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Day time running light not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake only just met required performance levels
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake only just met required performance levels
Centre exhaust support clamps corroded
Exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking slightly
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake only just met required performance levels
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake sticking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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EV04 ARE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EV04 ARE, 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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EV04 ARE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.
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