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ANZ 3938

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,439 mi
Last recorded153,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 3938
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 153,439 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 153,439 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 145,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gear oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 135,171 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 135,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 112,464 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 112,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 86,233 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,773 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 78,772 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,586 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 69,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,178 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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ANZ 3938 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ANZ 3938, 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 ANZ 3938 registered?

ANZ 3938 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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