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DKZ 1223

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,004 mi
Last recorded119,004 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 1223
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,070 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,070 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 114,986 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 114,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 112,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 109,236 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 109,236 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 105,794 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 105,794 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,760 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 101,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 98,453 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 98,453 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 94,854 miles

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

o/s headlamp lens damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 May 2010 94,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s headlamp lens damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,820 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

front tyres worn unevenly

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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DKZ 1223 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DKZ 1223, 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 DKZ 1223 registered?

DKZ 1223 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DKZ 1223 safe to buy?

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