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C19 AKR

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

205,527 mi
Last recorded205,527 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 AKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 205,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 198,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 191,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 181,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 179,987 miles

after market adjustable suspension fitted to vehicle

o/s/f brake pads getting low

small amount reserve travel in park brake lever

Fail 8 Aug 2020 179,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

after market adjustable suspension fitted to vehicle

exhaust resting and secured to rear axle

o/s/f brake pads getting low

small amount reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 155,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 155,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,923 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 143,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,434 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 132,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,007 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight outter sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear number plate slightly deterated

n/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,945 miles

Nearside front tyre right on limit with a deep cut in tread.

centre exhaust bracket fractured but secure

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside wiper smeary

rear tyres perished with deep cuts, nearside stepped tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,031 miles

O/S/F TYRTE 2 MM

number plates soon need replacing

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,292 miles

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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C19 AKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C19 AKR, 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 C19 AKR registered?

C19 AKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is C19 AKR safe to buy?

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