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DX51 DLY

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,563 mi
Last recorded99,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,563 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,498 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 82,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,050 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,050 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre section of exhaust starting to deteriate

headlights starting to deteraite

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,266 miles

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

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,392 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,926 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,811 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking (10 years old)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking (10 years old)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,493 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,493 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,158 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,252 miles

front brake disc worn. corrosion on rear exhaust box. lift on both side wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,782 miles

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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DX51 DLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DX51 DLY, 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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What year was DX51 DLY registered?

DX51 DLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DX51 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 DLY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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