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AHZ 8108

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,591 mi
Last recorded160,591 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 8108
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 160,591 miles

ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES DETERIATED AND SPLITTING, NO EXCESS PLAY.

N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 160,590 miles

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

ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES DETERIATED AND SPLITTING, NO EXCESS PLAY.

N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,354 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 148,354 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 140,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 131,959 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

front discs worn and corroded

nsr inner door seal slight corrosion

oil leak round cambelt area possible power steering seap

Fail 26 Oct 2010 131,959 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

front discs worn and corroded

nsr inner door seal slight corrosion

oil leak round cambelt area possible power steering seap

Pass 25 Nov 2009 121,335 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 8108 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 8108, 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 8108 registered?

AHZ 8108 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is AHZ 8108 safe to buy?

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