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94,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure ex flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front outer sill holed/corroded,[ non prescribed area]
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust corroded/ltd life
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has splits in tread
Offside Rear Tyre has splits in tread
Undertrays fitted along underside of car
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has splits in tread
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has splits in tread
Undertrays fitted along underside of car
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV61 OBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FV61 OBX, 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 OBX registered?
FV61 OBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.
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