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A11 VRB

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,436 mi
Last recorded35,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

n/s front brake hose has slight damage

n/s front seat wont tilt foward

n/s front tyre showing wear on inner edge

n/s head light needs cleaning

n/s rear tyre getting low in places

o/s front window handle missing

parking brake long

Fail 16 Jul 2014 35,436 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

n/s front brake hose has slight damage

n/s front seat wont tilt foward

n/s front tyre showing wear on inner edge

n/s head light needs cleaning

n/s rear tyre getting low in places

o/s front window handle missing

parking brake long

Fail 10 Jun 2014 35,416 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,724 miles

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

mileage incorrect due to speedo change (147,580)

Fail 31 May 2013 147,580 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 138,164 miles

Airbag Light Illuminated

Fail 25 May 2012 138,164 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Airbag Light Illuminated

Pass 25 May 2011 127,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs coroded

non oe wheels fitted

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

os window winder missing

Fail 24 May 2011 127,381 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles, bigger ones should be on the rear

front brake discs coroded

non oe wheels fitted

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

os window winder missing

Pass 24 May 2010 119,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2010 119,251 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 106,354 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 106,354 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

rotational noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 16 May 2008 91,434 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 91,434 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 82,991 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 82,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 73,745 miles

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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A11 VRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A11 VRB, 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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What year was A11 VRB registered?

A11 VRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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