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C25 RMU

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,643 mi
Last recorded41,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 RMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 41,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 38,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,382 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 36,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,091 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,947 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 35,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,569 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,828 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,775 miles

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,305 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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C25 RMU is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C25 RMU, 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 C25 RMU registered?

C25 RMU is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is C25 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 RMU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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