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A20 PUR

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,614 mi
Last recorded56,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 53,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,015 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 51,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,979 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,793 miles

piece of metal in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,058 miles

slight oil leak gear selector seal

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,730 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 PUR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PUR, 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 A20 PUR registered?

A20 PUR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is A20 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 PUR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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