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A7 HGD

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,062 mi
Last recorded50,062 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,062 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 50,062 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,374 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,046 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,964 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,510 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 19,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A7 HGD is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A7 HGD, 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 A7 HGD registered?

A7 HGD is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is A7 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 HGD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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