MOT Status
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99,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rear of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box heat shield insecure
n/s/rear outer sill damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box heat shield insecure
n/s/rear outer sill damaged
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
t.p.m.s light stopping on
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and headlamp aim not checked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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FE61 VUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 VUM, 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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FE61 VUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.
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