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DKZ 2915

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,484 mi
Last recorded77,484 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 2915
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 77,484 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 77,484 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak...

unable to perform brake test...

Pass 13 May 2015 66,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,025 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 59,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,930 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,082 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,082 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,987 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,987 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,342 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,138 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 2915 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 2915, 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 2915 registered?

DKZ 2915 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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