MOT Status
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58,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Slight free play detected at shock absorber stem
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Slight free play detected at shock absorber stem
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed And Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded[outwith prescribed area]
Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded[outwith prescribed area]
exhaust leak at front pipe and hanger broken and minor leak
exhaust tail pipe corroded
exhaust in poor condition (no leaks)
exhaust tail box corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust back box outer skin split
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs lipped and corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box has outer skin corroded/peeling but no exhaust leak present
under trays conceal some components but examined where visible
back box outer skin split
front discs lipped
engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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FY61 ABF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 FY61 ABF, 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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FY61 ABF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.
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