MOT Status
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96,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake binding
Nearside outer sills
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion on rear coil springs
front wipers smearing
rear exhaust system corroded
travel in handbrake
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear section exhaust corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear section exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake binding
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing on edges
rear section exhaust corroded
travel in handbrake
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake binding
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing on edges
rear section exhaust corroded
travel in handbrake
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded in places
front brake pads low
travel in handbrake
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded in places
travel in handbrake
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded & leaking
fault on nearside front door handle but still operating
spare tyre fitted offside front but same size
travel in handbrake
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded & leaking
fault on nearside front door handle but still operating
spare tyre fitted offside front but same size
travel in handbrake
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
travel in handbrake
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
travel in handbrake
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S N/S (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU61 WMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GU61 WMF, 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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GU61 WMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.
Is GU61 WMF safe to buy?
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