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exhaust corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on the outer side wall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling rattling on heat shield
Rear Rear axle corroded under coil springs on both sides
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn inner edge with chunks of rubber missing exposing cords and worn outer edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on the outer side wall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling rattling on heat shield
Rear Rear axle corroded under coil springs on both sides
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
exhaust condition
sill covers/undertray
sill covers/undertray
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust condition
exhaust condition
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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FC53 FCC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 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 FC53 FCC, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FC53 FCC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 2015.
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