MOT Status
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138,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint to cyl (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
park brake efficiency on minimum limit of 16%
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pad wear indicator warning light on - pads not worn
Electrical wiring insecure Battery negative clamp (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad wear indicator warning light on - pads not worn
Electrical wiring insecure Battery negative clamp (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi adrift (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Brake disc pitted and worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads not working on all surface area o/s @ n/s
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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EX57 FBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 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 EX57 FBL, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EX57 FBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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