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109,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
wipers slow in operation
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
General exhaust corrosion and corrosion to exhaust sleeve
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
General exhaust corrosion and corrosion to exhaust sleeve
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust sleeve joint and system
Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake lever travel long (1.1.18 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS inner - 0mm, NS inner - 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips, 1 upper, 1 lower (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake lever travel long (1.1.18 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS inner - 0mm, NS inner - 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips, 1 upper, 1 lower (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system general corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust braiding deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Handbrake lever has long travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel slight damage on inner rim
chip in black of windscreen
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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GJ61 OHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GJ61 OHY, 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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What year was GJ61 OHY registered?
GJ61 OHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2011.
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