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BG942LR

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,718 mi
Last recorded80,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG942LR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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BG942LR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 BG942LR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG942LR registered?

BG942LR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is BG942LR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG942LR shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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