MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Unable to see brakes.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/r14-85t (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside 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))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/r14-85t (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 165/70/r14-85t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 165/70/r14-85t
Unable to see brakes.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 85t 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 85t 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 85t 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake lever little reserve travel
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
parking brake lever little reserve travel
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken and badly corroded and front flexy broken . (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid. (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid. (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipe clamp on nearside rear brake hose still fitted ?
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake pipe clamp on nearside rear brake hose still fitted ?
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear seats missing
suspension noisy over rough ground
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear seats missing
suspension noisy over rough ground
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r light cluster damaged
o/s/r tyre worn badly on edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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GL56 PWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 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 GL56 PWN, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GL56 PWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2007.
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