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200 HBC

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 76,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2020 76,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle very rusty

both front floors rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,366 miles

n/s sill damaged and rusty

oil leek

rear brake hoses surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,333 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s outer sill panel dented and distorted.

Rear exhaust box corrded and in poor condition.

Temp type fuel cap fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,075 miles

Centre Exhaust Box In Poor Condition.

Centre Exhaust Mounting In Poor Condition.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust Box In Poor Condition.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,075 miles

Centre Exhaust Box In Poor Condition.

Centre Exhaust Mounting In Poor Condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Box In Poor Condition.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,812 miles

Temporary type fuel cap fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Temporary type fuel cap fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,311 miles

Nearside front ABS wheel speed sensor wire un-clipped

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspect engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspect engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,166 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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200 HBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 200 HBC, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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200 HBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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