MOT Status
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Both front tyres wearing on edges
Handbrake button missing
Handbrake travel high
Nearside rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape
Offside front shock corroded
Play in offside front strut top mounting
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Handbrake button missing
Handbrake travel high
Nearside rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape
Offside front shock corroded
Play in offside front strut top mounting
General corrosion to all suspension
General corrosion to all suspension
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2017 plus low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2017 plus low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres cracked in tread area
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres cracked in tread area
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.
Offside Rear Tyre perishing.
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.
Offside Rear Tyre perishing.
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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GL61 YCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GL61 YCO, 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 GL61 YCO registered?
GL61 YCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.
Is GL61 YCO safe to buy?
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