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Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes are showing signs of deterioration
Both rear coil springs are a little rusty
Both rear tyres are starting to show signs of perishing
Exhaust system is rusty
Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint has very slight play
Both rear coil springs are rusty
Exhaust system is rusty
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near to excess (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near to excess (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear coil springs are rusty
Exhaust system is rusty
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near to excess (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near to excess (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread in places on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake shoe (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working door mirror lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
Offside rear tyre cracking in tread
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GY61 DXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GY61 DXA, 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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GY61 DXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2011.
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