MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,575 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. Slight play. ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. Slight play. ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places. Worn on edges and Scrubbing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant low
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant low
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold and joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure joint to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Zone 'A' Not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi-Pipe Towards Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Zone 'A' Not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear Bump stops Damaged and dust covers insecure x2
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit 10mm (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear Bump stops Damaged and dust covers insecure x2
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit 10mm (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 VMP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2011.
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