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116,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake lever has limited reserve travel
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
parking brake lever has limited reserve travel
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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FY61 XSR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.
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