MOT Status
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108,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens seriously defective Lamps very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush, De-Bonding. Minimal Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber, light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine O.S area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N.S.R tyre çracks in tread.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 VLN 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 70%.
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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2011.
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