MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
rear exhaust condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust condition
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JL05 WEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 JL05 WEL, 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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What year was JL05 WEL registered?
JL05 WEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 2011.
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