MOT Status
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107,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
O/S Outer sill corroded outside of seat belt prescribed area .
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock/spring axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front subframe corroded
offside outer sill corroded
n/s front to rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded.
n/s rear outer metal brake pipe becoming corroded.
upper part of sills becoming corroded .
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
n/s front to rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded.
n/s rear outer metal brake pipe becoming corroded.
upper part of sills becoming corroded .
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
offside outersill corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside outersill corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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FT61 MKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 FT61 MKJ, 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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What year was FT61 MKJ registered?
FT61 MKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2011.
Is FT61 MKJ safe to buy?
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