MOT Status
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103,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbone Bush, Arm Making Metal to Metal Contact With Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Starting to Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A, however not bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working N/S/R Sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A, however not bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens misting.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly scrubbed outer side wall.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp lens misting.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bump stop starting to split
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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FT61 HUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FT61 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.
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