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A20 FWR

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,171 mi
Last recorded59,171 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 58,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,119 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 57,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 52,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,197 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 50,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,792 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 0.4 mm legal tread left (4.1.E.1)

crossion to the exhaust system

Pass 14 May 2016 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 31,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,046 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 28,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,198 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,367 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,482 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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A20 FWR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 A20 FWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 FWR registered?

A20 FWR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is A20 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FWR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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