MOT Status
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98,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge and has minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge and has minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mount near front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Rear Hand brake only just met requirements
Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewalls, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewalls, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL05 SHS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FL05 SHS, 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 FL05 SHS registered?
FL05 SHS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.
Is FL05 SHS safe to buy?
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