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BHZ 1436

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,396 mi
Last recorded79,396 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 1436
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,775 miles

air bag light on

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding just start fail

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding just start fail

service light on

tempory fuel cap fitted [sealable type]

Fail 26 Nov 2010 74,770 miles

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

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

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

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

2 litres oil added to engine

nearside rear tyre worn 1.6mm

offside/nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes have bonding just start to fail

service light on

tempory fuel cap fitted [sealable type]

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pipe above rear axle rusting at support clips

service light on

tempory fuel cap fitted [sealable type]

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,197 miles

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

front number plate start to de-laminate

Fail 10 Jun 2008 61,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate start to de-laminate

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,639 miles

front nearside brake disc shows some distortion

rear offside tyre has age cracks to walls

rear offside tyre worn close to wear bars

service inspection light is on

Fail 31 May 2007 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front nearside brake disc shows some distortion

full plastic undertray fitted, access to view components nil

rear offside tyre has cracks to wall [age releated]

service inspection light is on

Pass 30 May 2006 45,708 miles

nail in tyre

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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BHZ 1436 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BHZ 1436, 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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BHZ 1436 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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