MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
o/s front headlamp damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
o/s front headlamp damaged
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()
front head lamp lenses fadded
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()
front head lamp lenses fadded
rear exhaust box corroded
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()
front headlamp lenses fadded
front windscreen marked by wiper bade
handbrake travel high
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()
front windscreen marked by wiper bade
handbrake travel high
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
excessive travel on hand brake lever
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
excessive travel on hand brake lever
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box corroded
slight hand brake travel on lever
windscreen marked by wiper blades
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear exhaust box corroded
travel on hand brake lever
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear exhaust box corroded
travel on hand brake lever
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG61 BFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FG61 BFJ, 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 FG61 BFJ registered?
FG61 BFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2011.
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