MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar inner d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear shock absorbers dust covers loose ,, also front brake discs heat shields corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear shock absorbers dust covers loose ,, also front brake discs heat shields corroded
Both front brake dust covers deteriorated but secure
Drivers electric window not working
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front brake dust covers deteriorated but secure
Coolant level low
Drivers electric window not working
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Unable to test emissions
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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FY61 XRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.
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