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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
both rear shocker top covers are loose
oil leaks
some damage to body panels, bonnet release is faulty
some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
both rear shocker top covers are loose
oil leaks
some damage to body panels, bonnet release is faulty
some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
travel in hand brake lever
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leaks
small chips in windscreen
some damage to body panels
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills
travel in hand brake lever
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
small chip in front windscreen
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on sub frames inner and outer sills steering suspension and brake components
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand and foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
small chip in front windscreen
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on sub frames inner and outer sills steering suspension and brake components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shocker top cover are loose
small chips in front windscreen
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
under floor panels fitted unable to check some components
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lamp is broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shocker top cover are loose
small chips in front windscreen
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
travel in hand brake lever
under floor panels fitted unable to check some components
both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
both rear shock absorber covers insecure
exhaust has some surface rust
floor panels have some surface rust
front brake pads starting to wear
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/f rack arm
some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate
underfloor panels fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
floor panels have some surface rust
front brake pads starting to wear
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/f rack arm
exhaust has some surface rust
both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
both rear shock absorber covers insecure
some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate
travel in handbrake
underfloor panels fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland ? (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland ? (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 PVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PVJ, 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 PVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.
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