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AHZ 6908

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,604 mi
Last recorded57,604 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 6908
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 57,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drops on ground (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 57,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drops on ground (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 56,959 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation does not increase and reduce at same rate (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 56,439 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 17 years old

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,527 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,898 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 54,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake is noisy

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,265 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 54,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,047 miles

slight oil leak (engine area)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 53,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2014 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,934 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,934 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,014 miles

o/s/f tyre found soft

Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,589 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,060 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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AHZ 6908 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AHZ 6908, 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 AHZ 6908 registered?

AHZ 6908 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is AHZ 6908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 6908 shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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