MOT Status
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128,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front antiroll bar d rubber slight worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight play in both front top mounts n/s and o/s
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint possible steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front antiroll bar d rubber slight worn
o/s rear tyre low and small cuts not to cords
slight play in both front top mounts n/s and o/s
Engine oil level close to minimum
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine oil level close to minimum
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake lever travel high
Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve heavily corroded and broken, no longer clamping rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake lever travel high
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres on legal limit
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FT61 MLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2011.
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