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DKZ 7915

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 7915
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,805 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 109,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 101,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,257 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,826 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,983 miles

Front wipers poor performance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F road wheel damaged but tyre seated ok

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

Temporay repair carried out to center exhaust bracket

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2006 65,983 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front wipers poor performance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F road wheel damaged but tyre seated ok

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporay repair carried out to center exhaust bracket

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge

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 7915 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 7915, 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 7915 registered?

DKZ 7915 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DKZ 7915 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 7915 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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