MOT Status
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123,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (inner ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge ( inner ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust flexi mesh frayed and flexi is corroded, in coming future leaks will emerge
Nearside Front nsf wing mirror covered in duct tape, all visible parts operational
Offside Rear slight brake bind
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central exhaust flexi mesh frayed and flexi is corroded, in coming future leaks will emerge
Nearside Front nsf wing mirror covered in duct tape, all visible parts operational
Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear slight brake bind
Central handbrake lever high but has sufficient reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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EX57 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 EX57 VLA, 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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What year was EX57 VLA registered?
EX57 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.
Is EX57 VLA safe to buy?
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