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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Handbrake high travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc rusty (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front front exhaust flexi broken
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear tyre is 10 years old
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill 'A pillar' (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded along chassis leg from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill 'A pillar' (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front front exhaust flexi broken
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear tyre is 10 years old
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer poor condition
bulb warning light illuminated
unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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FT61 ELW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FT61 ELW, 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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FT61 ELW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.
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