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Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shield loose at front
Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop insecure
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between catalyst and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe befor flexi pipi (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both rear shocker dust covers insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear shocker dust covers insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear imbalance 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint from front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advise tracking due to uneven wear on tyres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advise tracking due to uneven wear on tyres
Front exhaust flexi corroded and middle joint leaking exhaust gases
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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FR11 AKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FR11 AKF, 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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FR11 AKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 2011.
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