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96,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
n/s track rod end boot has small split and perished ( not allowing ingress at present )
wipers smear screen, front side lights dim
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
n/s track rod end boot has small split and perished ( not allowing ingress at present )
wipers smear screen, front side lights dim
Handbrake has low reserve travel / close to stop
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
STRONG ADVISE - N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bottom ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorating ( slight grease stain on n/s gaitor )
creaking from suspension when jacking/ lowering car and going lock to lock ( suspect o/s front drop link or D bush )
handbrake high/ long travel, handbrake noisy/slightly graunchy operation
headlamps opaque/ poor condition
n/s front tyre 2mm, o/s front tyre 3mm, front tyres worn low on edges, (minimum 1.6mm)
rear tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge, o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge, rear tyres perished
wipers smear screen, o/s washer abit low
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
STRONG ADVISE - N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bottom ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorating ( slight grease stain on n/s gaitor )
creaking from suspension when jacking/ lowering car and going lock to lock ( suspect o/s front drop link or D bush )
handbrake high/ long travel, handbrake noisy/slightly graunchy operation
headlamps opaque/ poor condition
n/s front tyre 2mm, o/s front tyre 3mm, front tyres worn low on edges, (minimum 1.6mm)
rear tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge, o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge, rear tyres perished
wipers smear screen, o/s washer abit low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
headlamps opaque
o/s front drop link upper gaitor starting to deteriorate
o/s front side light abit dim
o/s rear tyre 2mm, n/s rear tyre 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre has cuts in tread and perished
o/s wiper poor, n/s smears , o/s washer abit low
small split in n/s front lower ball joint gaitor
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
headlamps opaque
o/s front drop link upper gaitor starting to deteriorate
o/s front side light abit dim
o/s rear tyre 2mm, n/s rear tyre 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre has cuts in tread and perished
o/s wiper poor, n/s smears , o/s washer abit low
small split in n/s front lower ball joint gaitor
Coolant level on min
Nearside rear tyre tread has various cuts in
Offside rear tyre tread has various cuts in
Oil leak
STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT SHOCK LEAKING ( NOT QUITE SEVERE AT PRESENT), O/S FRONT SHOCK DAMP
handbrake has long travel
play and lift in front top mounts
slight knock in steering when shaking steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT SHOCK LEAKING ( NOT QUITE SEVERE AT PRESENT), O/S FRONT SHOCK DAMP
handbrake has long travel
o/s rear wheel trim not fitted correctly ( touching valve stem )
play and lift in front top mounts
slight knock in steering when shaking steering wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly more than o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside washer could improve
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly more than o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside washer could improve
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HV11 YHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HV11 YHG, 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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HV11 YHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.
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