MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
oil light on, oil on min
washer fluid low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail also 175 70 14 84t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
oil light on, oil on min
washer fluid low
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
O/s outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
N/s outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/s outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Airbox restricting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Coil Springs corroded
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyres beginning to wear low
Underbody corroded in places
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated and Delaminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Airbox restricting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Coil Springs corroded
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyres beginning to wear low
Underbody corroded in places
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FR11 GFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 FR11 GFX, 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 GFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.
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