MOT Status
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78,663 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER MISSING
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER MISSING
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake lever slack (1.1.18 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake lever slack (1.1.18 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front shock absorber damp
rear tyres cracked
front tyres wearing low
nearside front shock absorber has slight leakage of oil
rear tyres cracked between treads
slight wear at front brake discs
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 OAO 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 OAO, 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 FY61 OAO registered?
FY61 OAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.
Is FY61 OAO safe to buy?
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