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B7 JBP

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,092 mi
Last recorded65,092 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,867 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,866 miles

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

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,390 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 54,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,929 miles

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes splitting

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 15 Mar 2007 36,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes splitting

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,691 miles

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

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

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

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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B7 JBP is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B7 JBP, 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 B7 JBP registered?

B7 JBP is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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