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exhaust becoming corroded
various suspension components becoming corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust becoming corroded
various suspension components becoming corroded
Front slight play in both anti roll bar linkage ball joints
Nearside Front slight play felt in wheel
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
power steering pipes corroded
slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front slight play in both anti roll bar linkage ball joints
Nearside Front slight play felt in wheel
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
power steering pipes corroded
slight oil leaks
both outer driveshaft gaiters becoming badly deteriorated
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
n/s/f tyre perishing
slight damage to wind screen
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
both outer driveshaft gaiters becoming badly deteriorated
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
n/s/f tyre perishing
slight damage to wind screen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
o/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
slight damage to windscreen
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
n/s wiper split
o/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
o/s/r shock absorber corroded
o/s/r tyre perishing
slight damage to windscreen
slight oil leak
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust clamp broken on centre sleeve
n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front suspension arm bush becoming soft
Nearside Front small split in anti roll bar linkage ball joint but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front indicator becoming pale
Offside Front suspension arm bush becoming soft and deteriorated
Rear slight blow from exhaust
battery slightly insecure
minor oil leaks
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front indicators slightly discoloured
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush becoming worn and deteriorated
signs of slight coolant leak around bottom of engine at o/s
signs of very slight oil leak around sump
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres becoming worn
front brake discs becoming worn
slight oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs becoming worn
o/s/r tyre becoming worn
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust becoming corroded
minor exhaust leak at flexi pipe
slight damage to windscreen
slight wear to front brake discs
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front fog lamps stay on
rear numberplate dirty
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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GL56 XTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 XTX, 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 XTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.
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