MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel chalked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
park brake has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
park brake has little reserve travel
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
covers fitted
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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FG61 VTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?
FG61 VTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.
Is FG61 VTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG61 VTX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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