MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack inner joint has minor play
surface corrosion o/s n/s front section outer sills,rear axle,rear exhaust
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion o/s n/s front section outer sills,rear axle,rear exhaust
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Inner tie rod worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()
front number plate damage
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
front number plate damage
rear tyres perished/cracking
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FY61 EYA 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 FY61 EYA, 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 EYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.
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