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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus zero inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords advise change now 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords advise change now 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. ball joint separates from arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus zero inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords advise change now 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords advise change now 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not excessive (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not excessive (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front bumper slight damage no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill by seat & Belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Bumper is damaged / split but there are no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FY11 PUV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FY11 PUV, 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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FY11 PUV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2011.
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