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138,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/s/f cv boot slightly leaking cv grease but still prevents the Ingres of dirt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f cv boot has slight pin hole in
n/s/f pad wear sensor hanging down
n/s/r bump stop split
o/s/f drop link boot splitting but ok for mot
o/s/f tyre perished and worn outer
o/s/r bump stop split
rear springs corroded
slight bind rear brakes o/s
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre starting to perish
both rear bump stops perished
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))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
3 bulbs out of 15 in high level stop lamp not working
Both rear shock absorber covers insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 bulbs out of 15 in high level stop lamp not working
Both rear shock absorber covers insecure
Engine management lamp lit, but only advisory due to age of vehicle
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two bulbs not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
outer casing peeling on rear silencer
surface cracks on inner wall n/s/r tyre
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine management light on.
outer casing peeling on rear silencer
surface cracks on inner wall n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
outer casing peeling on rear silencer
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding 40kg bind (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
outer casing peeling on rear silencer
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MJ57 VKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MJ57 VKN, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MJ57 VKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2007.
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