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ANZ 5515

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests40 (21 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate52.5%

Mileage

61,295 mi
Last recorded61,295 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 5515
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 19 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Both front back plates are missing.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the offside front tyre and both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Both front back plates are missing.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the offside front tyre and both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,720 miles

Front Both front back plates have corroded away.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 1.80 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 60,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Front Both front back plates have corroded away.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 1.80 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,414 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 60,414 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front are perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front are perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses have light perish cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses have corroded ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 58,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses have light perish cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses have corroded ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,757 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The nearside front drop link bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted The inner rim is dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule The ferrules on both rear flexible hoses are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The metal pipe section of the nearside rear flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The nearside front drop link bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted The inner rim is dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule The ferrules on both rear flexible hoses are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexibles. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,513 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexibles. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,484 miles

Front Oil leak ()

MIL ON

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND ADV O/S POOR (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

MIL ON

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,891 miles

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both droplinks top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking thru tread

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking thru tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both droplinks top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking thru tread

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking thru tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,210 miles

EML ON

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged LEAKING (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

EML ON

NSF TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,941 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 43,208 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,400 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 39,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

o/s front tyre punctured

Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,662 miles

Airbag light on

engine noisy

Fail 6 Feb 2012 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

e m l on

engine noisy

exhaust back box has internal rattle

nearside rear tyre perished outer wall

no oil reg on dipstick topped up 2l

offside discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished inner wall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,064 miles

eml on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

requires front discs

slight damage sidewalls both n/s tyres

srs on

Fail 12 Feb 2011 33,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

requires front discs

slight damage sidewalls both n/s tyres

srs on

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,041 miles

eml on

front and rear discs poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,549 miles

EPC light on

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2009 26,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EPC light on

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

requires front pads

Fail 15 Jan 2008 24,563 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on

requires front pads

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,687 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 21,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s and o/s front wheels have slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,971 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 18,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 5515 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.

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 ANZ 5515, 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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ANZ 5515 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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