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D12 JLY

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 JLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 97,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing against abs loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft shows sign of rubbing on wiring loom cover and the chassis with suspension compressed

Fail 11 Oct 2022 97,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits lambda and co at idle very close to limit (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt stuck behind rear seat (seat release broke) (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front main beam points to the right

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing against abs loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft shows sign of rubbing on wiring loom cover and the chassis with suspension compressed

Pass 23 Oct 2021 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights cloudy

slight damage to both outer sills

vehicle ride height very low

Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights cloudy

slight damage to both outer sills

vehicle ride height very low

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,563 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 70,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,338 miles

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,983 miles

1/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,200 miles

1/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,036 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,036 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,158 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D12 JLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D12 JLY, 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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D12 JLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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