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ExpiredMileage
173,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
tested in wet conditions/undertrays and sideskirts fitted
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust possible cat / dpf removed
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
tyre pressure warning light on
Exhaust fouling / burnt rear bumper
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front exhaust possible cat / dpf removed
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
tyre pressure warning light on
Exhaust fouling / burnt rear bumper
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
hand brake lever has travel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
hand brake lever has travel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tailgate not opening
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
long travel in parking brake
tailgate not opening
N/S FRONT SHOCK S/DAMP
REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN CORODIED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever travel is a little high
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GU11 YFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 GU11 YFT, 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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GU11 YFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.
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