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7920QN

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

204,521 mi
Last recorded204,521 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7920QN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 204,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 204,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 204,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside (drivers) front seat intermittently not securing in various positions. Strong advise for further investigation as this advisory is dangerous for full vehicle control

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside (passengers as car lhd) wiper blade split & not clearing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

TYRE SIZE: 195/50R15V

Fail 14 Sep 2012 189,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 176,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

Signs of tyre contact with both front inner wheel arches but no contact at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2011 176,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

Signs of tyre contact with both front inner wheel arches but no contact at time of test

Tyre size: 19550R15V

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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7920QN is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,836 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 7920QN, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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7920QN is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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