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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill heavy covered in underseal unable to inspect fully (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill heavy covered in underseal unable to inspect fully (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front and rear sill heavy covered in underseal unable to inspect fully (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear side under the vehicle muddy
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust corroded badly
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust corroded badly
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
long handbrake
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
long handbrake travel
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
long handbrake travel
exhaust corroded
both front tyres wearing low on edges
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres wearing low on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FT60 XFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FT60 XFJ, 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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FT60 XFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 2011.
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