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Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside / offside inner rim/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pedal spongy
long travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside / offside inner rim/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pedal spongy
long travel on handbrake lever
Exhaust pipe corroded
Exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake lever too high
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Exhaust pipe corroded
Exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
handbrake lever too high
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut/s on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted / inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut/s / split/s on inner sidewall / close to exsposing cord/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut/s on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted / inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut/s / split/s on inner sidewall / close to exsposing cord/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both headlamp level adjusters notchy.
Brake pedal has long travel. Top part of movement has little feel.
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre If punctured, close to inside shoulder. ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonded from inner spacer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonded from inner spacer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal has long travel. Top part of movement has little feel.
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre If punctured, close to inside shoulder. ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonded from inner spacer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonded from inner spacer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded eibach lowering springs fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded eibach lowering springs fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
wire hanging in drivers footwell by clutch pedal
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Recommend pair when replaced. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Recommend check and repair. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster seized. Unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Recommend pair when replaced. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Raise and lower adjuster seized. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb 501. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb 501. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty due to lack of basic maintenance. (3.5 (a))
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Recommend replacement. (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Recommend replacement. (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty due to lack of routine maintenance. (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre tread getting low and tyre sidewall splitting
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm or 10%, but still exposing the cords.
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HV61 GXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc 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 HV61 GXT, 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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HV61 GXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.
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