MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system is starting to corrode
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cyclinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
windscreen slightly scratched
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
windscreen slightly scratched
Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened leaking oil (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened leaking oil (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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FV61 NLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV61 NLJ, 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 FV61 NLJ registered?
FV61 NLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 December 2011.
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