MOT Status
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116,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
body covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
body covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
body covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
body covers fitted obscuring components
handbrake lever little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lever little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
body covers fitted obscuring components
Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lever little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
body covers fitted obscuring components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres showing age related cracking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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G18 SWO 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 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 G18 SWO, 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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G18 SWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.
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