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136,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexi poor, dpf mounts corroded.
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REARMOST BUSHES REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE.
Some lift in o/s/f strut mount.
Front exhaust flexi poor, dpf mounts corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REARMOST BUSHES REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE.
Some lift in o/s/f strut mount.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
play in offside front top macpherson strut mount
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
play in offside front top macpherson strut mount
Both front wishbone rearmost bushing poor, advise replacement next service
Both rear road springs starting to corrode
Front brake discs worn, o/s/f pad slightly lower than n/s/f, at approx half way.
Both front wishbone rearmost bushing poor, advise replacement next service
Both rear road springs starting to corrode
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Egr sensor 1 (suspect will require egr cooler) (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front brake discs worn, o/s/f pad slightly lower than n/s/f, at approx half way.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Both front wishbone rearmost bushes starting to pull from bond but no excessive play.
Rear exhaust box losing outer skin.
Wiper blades smear.
N/S/F shock absorber moist
O/S/F shock absorber fairly damp(shock failing)
both rear tyres deteriorated tread at 3mm (186/60 r15 84t)
corrosion to both rear coil springs
engine oil and coolant on min
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling also centre exhaust sleeve clamp fairly corroded
service light shown on dash
both rear tyres perishing in tread and on side walls
centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded also rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling
engine management light shown on dash
front brake pads worn thin and wearing close to limit
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves
all lights illuminate when ignition turned on possible switch fault
front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
tyres starting to perish and crack in tread grooves
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
tyres starting to perish and crack in tread grooves
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GK61 VUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 GK61 VUW, 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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GK61 VUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.
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