MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm
Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread
Nearside Rear tyre close to limit
Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm
Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread
Nearside Rear tyre close to limit
Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall nocords exposed
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMW 171J is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 FMW 171J, 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 FMW 171J registered?
FMW 171J is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2011.
Is FMW 171J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMW 171J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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