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DX51 DXR

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,304 mi
Last recorded112,304 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,304 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flex broken. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,105 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 56,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,600 miles

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

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,133 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 27,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 DXR is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

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