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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed . (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint upper dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb has fallen back into headlamp - insecure . (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted movement in brake calliper mounting and knocking noise when brake operated during roller brake test . (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel corroded and holed at previously patched area within 30 cm of rear suspension mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed . (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split extensively . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door cannot be opened from outside or inside . (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel corroded and holed at rear within 30cm of rear beam axle mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering gaiter split . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door lock jammed in lock position . (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of brake disc badly corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot holed and leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded and holed near front jacking point . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working lower of the two position lamp bulbs inoperative . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs rear surfaces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded .
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve loose causing major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust joining sleeve clamps corroded , causing system to be insecure . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens deteriorated and damaged - ingress of water and dirt affecting performance . (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated and showing white . (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced only one led working and it is dim . (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated and showing white . (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60x14 inner wall bulged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs rear surfaces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded .
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot burst around inner securing clip . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 on 2mm and outer edge worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Cracking on offside rear tyre sidewalls
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre worn on inside
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Cracking on offside rear tyre sidewalls
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre worn on inside
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP57 YHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 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 FP57 YHV, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FP57 YHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.
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