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C16 CGF

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,722 miles

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

brake pipe anti corrosion coating deteriorated in places

surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 11 Dec 2024 139,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe anti corrosion coating deteriorated in places

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 29 Nov 2023 139,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 137,748 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 137,201 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 137,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,369 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 131,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,866 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 71,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 66,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,418 miles

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

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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C16 CGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C16 CGF, 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 C16 CGF registered?

C16 CGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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