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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken and allowing a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake has a lot of travel in it, may require adjustment
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - perishing on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
TPMS low pressure warning light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken and allowing a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake has a lot of travel in it, may require adjustment
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - perishing on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
TPMS low pressure warning light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
TPMS light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
TPMS light on
bonnet has damage
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre side wall poor condition
Offside Front tyre side wall poor condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre side wall poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre side wall poor condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel flap broken - insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
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FE61 BSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FE61 BSU, 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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What year was FE61 BSU registered?
FE61 BSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.
Is FE61 BSU safe to buy?
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