MOT Status
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134,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lamp being insecure and damaged (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Daytime running light inop
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM TRAILING BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM TRAILING BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not latching securely (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose clip missing pipe fouling shock {dangerous} (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose clip missing pipe fouling shock {dangerous } (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
n/s/f tyre on extreme limit advise immediate replacement
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise(front discs wearing & lipping)
advise(front shock absorbers damp)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre badly worn on outside edge
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Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 UYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.
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