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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer cv gaiter has a pin hole
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14- 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Surface cracking in tread area, also inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot/gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recorded 2mm depth time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect signs of oil leakage (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Surface cracking in tread area, also inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot/gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recorded 2mm depth time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section breaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section breaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight play
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides- 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear shock absorber covers are loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp excessively corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear shock absorber covers both sides are loose
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front 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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front 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)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sides front tyres worn on inner edge offside rear tyre cracking
off side rear tyre cracking
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HB04 BEK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HB04 BEK, 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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HB04 BEK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2011.
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