MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD /RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
offside rear light lense damaged
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear light lense damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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HJ61 GJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HJ61 GJF, 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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HJ61 GJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.
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