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A6 HWE

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,697 mi
Last recorded38,697 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most slightly perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from flexible hose to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most slightly perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from wheel cylinder to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 37,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (both headlamps have no beam pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most slightly perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from flexible hose to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most slightly perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from wheel cylinder to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker spring mounts corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,825 miles

both rear shock absorber spring seats corroded and getting thin

os headlight deteriorated slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2018 36,823 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)

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

both front indicator bulbs faded slightly

both front tyres worn low on the shoulders

both rear shock absorber spring seats corroded and getting thin

os exterior mirror damaged

os headlight deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,233 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,624 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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A6 HWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A6 HWE, 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 A6 HWE registered?

A6 HWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is A6 HWE safe to buy?

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